Senior Financial Analyst - Freight and Warehousing Michigan

Company: Whirlpool
Location: Benton Harbor
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 49690 Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2020, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 78,000 employees and 57 manufacturing and technology research centers. Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by FORTUNE as one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, and Spirit of Winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it's like to be part of a company that is in constant pursuit of improving life at home. This role in summary We are hiring for a Senior Financial Analyst, to be located in our North America headquarters. This individual is a key member of the Freight & Warehousing finance function in Benton Harbor, MI. This individual will work closely with and interact with multiple stakeholders in driving improved business results across the North America supply chain team. You will work directly with both finance and operations to deliver monthly and quarterly reporting deliverables, lead forecasting and annual plan deliverables, drive opportunities to reduce cost, streamline processes and enhance business insights. While doing so, you will have the opportunity to apply finance skills, strengthen business acumen, and accelerate your professional career in a Fortune 200 consumer products company with a global presence. Your responsibilities will include Reporting, Forecasting and Analysis Provide near and long-range forecasting to enhance strategic decision making (month end, outlook, annual profit plan) Review financial results in annual profit plan to ensure reasonability and consistency with overall financial objectives Drive Analytical Insights for Process partners Deliver analytical insights and influence decision-making by influencing supply chain operations and external service provider business partners Manage and Drive Process Efficiencies Deliver continuous improvements in the annual profit planning and monthly outlook processes to drive simplification and overall reduction to the processing and cycle time of the planning process Utilize knowledge of processes and systems to advise cross-functional teams on appropriate data sources for analysis Drive improvements in key financial processes to optimize efficiency and quality of data Influence and Lead Key Business Decisions Collaborate with individuals across North America finance organization to ensure effective and accurate financial reporting processes and internal controls Serve as a leader within the supported operational team to ensure effective and timely decisions Minimum requirements Bachelor's Degree 3+ years experience in Finance or Accounting Preferred skills and experiences Degree in Accounting or Finance Strong Verbal and written communication skills Professional presence and proven ability to influence others Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization as well as cross-functionally Achievement oriented with the ability to work independently Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines System proficiency: SAP, Tableau, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Google tools (Sheets & Slides) RSRWH Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube . At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. Nearest Major Market: Niles Nearest Secondary Market: South Bend Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Social Media, ERP, Warehouse, Operations, Marketing, Technology, Manufacturing

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