Sr Financial Analyst – Strategic Finance & Capital Planning

Ecolab Inc.•Greensboro, NC

8d•$85,900 - $128,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to support strategic finance activities across multiple business units and enterprise initiatives. The role is a key business partner to finance leadership, providing financial planning, forecasting, capital expenditure governance, reporting, and decision support for ongoing operations and high-impact strategic projects. The position is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, on a hybrid work schedule, and candidates must live within a commutable distance. The successful candidate combines financial and accounting acumen with analytical thinking and business partnership skills, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Responsibilities include managing capital expenditure processes, supporting investment decisions, conducting scenario modeling and financial impact analysis, partnering across functions, and developing executive reporting and presentations. The role also drives automation, standardization, and other process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Five years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or strategic finance experience.
Must reside within a commutable distance of Greensboro, North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Own CAPEX forecasting, planning, tracking, and reporting processes.
Partner with business leaders to evaluate capital investment requests and develop business cases.
Monitor project spending against approved budgets and identify potential overspend risks.
Ensure compliance with corporate capitalization policies and governance requirements.
Analyze depreciation and asset impacts associated with new investments.
Conduct scenario modeling and financial impact analysis to support executive decision-making.
Partner with commercial, operations, digital, accounting, and FP&A teams on cross-functional projects.
Provide financial guidance and recommendations to business stakeholders.
Develop and enhance executive dashboards, management reporting packages, and KPI reporting.
Create presentations and leadership materials for senior management and executive reviews.
Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and process enhancements.