Financial Analyst I

At Ecolab, you can help take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to help our customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments. With our worldwide reach and ambitious growth plans, you will have the opportunity to own your future and impact what matters. Are you ready to make an impact? The Financial Analyst I position is part of the reporting and analysis team within the Distributor Finance department in Global Business Services. The Analyst supports month-end closes processes for our division partners and manages the calculation, payment, and accounting for various distributor incentives. This position also provides reporting on department performance including accounts receivable aging and executes monthly processing controls to ensure accuracy. This position involves regular interaction with distributors, division finance and Ecolab sales management teams. What’s in it For You: You will join a growth company offering a competitive salary and benefitsThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our bestFeel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments What You Will Do: Provide month end reporting to multiple divisions summarizing Distributor Finance activity for processed resales, refunds, and handling feesManage distributor incentive programs including tracking new and expired incentives, managing rebate accruals, and administering timely processing of rebate paymentsAdminister key monthly controls including inventory trending analysis to validate accuracy of processing and quickly identify and resolve issuesProvide distributor related accounts receivable analysis including weekly reporting, deduction review and account level reconciliations of debits and creditsKPI reporting to ensure complete and accurate resale processing in SAPEvaluate potential improvements and scope expansion based on changing business needsProvide support, ad hoc reporting, and analysis to internal and external customersEnsure that all reporting processes and systems are documentedSupport various ad-hoc requests from Divisional partnersMonthly/Quarterly risk reviews with Divisional partnersMiscellaneous project support Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Economics5 years of professional experienceProven analytical and decision-making skillsAbility to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levelsEffective oral and written communication skills and strong presentation skillsExcellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and prioritizeProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook), workflow software, and ad hoc reporting tools and databasesDemonstrated project management and leadership skillsMust be self-motivated, and both detail and process orientedFluent English in speaking and writingAbility to utilize problem resolution skills in a fast paced and sensitive areaAbility to work as a member of a teamAbility to analyze and summarize data and draw meaningful conclusionsAbility to work independently and balance prioritiesStrong attention to detailAbility to handle confidential and sensitive informationAbility to deal with ambiguity/subjectivity Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.