Financial Analyst

Ecolab Inc

Greensboro, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$74,700–$112,200 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Support, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Decision Support, Fast Food, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Hyperion, Improvement Metrics, International Business, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Product/Service Launch, Profit & Loss, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Reporting Dashboards, Restaurant, Revenue Growth, Risk Analysis, SAP, Sales, Sales Analysis, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Greensboro, NC
POSTED
5 days ago

At Ecolab, you can help take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to support our Global QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) division. With our global reach and strong growth trajectory, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and gain exposure across international markets.

The Financial Analyst - Strategic Finance will serve as a key partner to the Global QSR division, supporting strategic initiatives, financial planning, and performance analysis. This role blends core FP&A responsibilities with strategic business support, providing insights to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and informed decision-making.

What You Will Do:

  • Partner with Global QSR business leaders and regional teams to support performance management and strategic decision-making.
  • Analyze sales, pricing, volume, and margin trends to identify risks and opportunities across global markets.
  • Provide financial insights on product, customer, and channel performance to help drive growth and profitability.
  • Support strategic initiatives such as product launches, pricing strategies, and business development projects.
  • Prepare materials for Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and leadership presentations.
  • Support forecast and planning cycles, including variance analysis across Sales, Gross Profit, and SG&A.
  • Develop and enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics to improve decision support.
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and deep dives to evaluate business performance and strategic opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 3 years of finance experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Power BI or similar tools
  • Strong communication skills with ability to work across functions and geographies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, global environment
  • Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, or similar platforms)
  • Experience supporting strategic initiatives or cross-functional projects

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $74,700.00 - $112,200.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

  • Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

About the Company

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Ecolab Inc

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com. Follow us on Twitter @ecolab, Facebook at facebook.com/ecolab, LinkedIn at Ecolab or Instagram at Ecolab Inc. To explore career opportunities at Ecolab, visit jobs.ecolab.com.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
FOUNDED
1923
WEBSITE
http://www.ecolab.com/