Finance Manager - The Color Group

Carboline • Vernon Hills, IL

10d

About The Position

The FP&A manager will play a key role in supporting the global FP&A function at
Rust-Oleum, specifically for The Color Group, a group of three entities within
RPM International’s Consumer Group segment. This individual will help drive
financial decision-making and support the organization’s strategic initiatives.
This role will provide analytical and accounting support through various
financial analysis, data collection, and key performance reporting. Job
responsibilities include:

Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for internal management
review meetings and Board meetings.
Collaborate with different teams within Finance to update/submit the weekly
forecast.
Prepare monthly variance analysis and provide key drivers and commentary to
senior leadership.
Assist with monthly/quarterly closing, forecasting, and the annual budget
process.
Lead and/or provide support for strategic projects and initiatives.
Drive process improvement through automation and data streamlining.
Perform ad hoc analysis around financial performance.
Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
Review/validate data for accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization software.
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.
• Makes confident, fact-based decisions.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think creatively, high-driven and self-motivated.
• Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines.
• 4-6 years of experience working in accounting or finance setting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with D365 is preferred, but not required
• Prior experience with financial management and reporting tools (i.e. HFM, OneStream) is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for internal management review meetings and Board meetings.
• Collaborate with different teams within Finance to update/submit the weekly forecast.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis and provide key drivers and commentary to senior leadership.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly closing, forecasting, and the annual budget process.
• Lead and/or provide support for strategic projects and initiatives.
• Drive process improvement through automation and data streamlining.
• Perform ad hoc analysis around financial performance.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Review/validate data for accuracy and consistency.

Benefits

• After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
• Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
• Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
• You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees