Role Scope and Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Insights
- Lead and deliver complex financial analyses including variance analysis, trend analysis, scenario modelling, business case evaluations and strategic initiatives.
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights to support management decision‑making.
- Identify key risks and opportunities, recommending mitigating actions and value‑creation initiatives.
Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
- Own and lead key elements of monthly forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning cycles for assigned MEA businesses or functions.
- Ensure quality, consistency, and robustness of assumptions, proactively challenging inputs and outcomes.
- Prepare and present financial performance narratives, dashboards, and KPI analyses for regional and senior leadership forums.
Business Partnering
- Act as a lead finance partner to MEA stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, and functional teams.
- Support commercial and operational initiatives through profitability analysis, cost optimization, and investment evaluation.
- Influence decisions through strong financial acumen and data‑driven storytelling, without formal people‑management responsibility.
Reporting & Governance
- Ensure high standards of accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting, in line with internal policies and control frameworks.
- Act as a key point of contact for audit requests, reviews, and issue resolution within scope.
- Drive discipline in documentation, assumptions, and methodologies used across financial analyses.
Process Optimization & Capability Building
- Identify and lead opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation across finance activities.
- Actively contribute to and shape MEA Finance Transformation priorities, bringing best practices and forward‑looking solutions.
- Provide regular coaching, guidance, and informal leadership to Financial Analysts and Senior Financial Analyst I roles, acting as a functional role model.
Independence & Decision‑Making
- Operates with very high autonomy, professional judgment, and accountability.
- Leads complex analytical workstreams and cross‑functional initiatives independently.
- Anticipates issues, drives solutions proactively, and escalates strategically when required.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Professional certification (CMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
Experience
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, commercial finance, or controlling.
- Experience working in a matrix, multinational environment; MEA exposure is preferred.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Advanced analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an advantage.
- Deep understanding of performance management, financial controls, and business drivers.
- Strong ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and tight timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong strategic and commercial acumen with a challenging and forward‑thinking mindset.
- Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders across levels and functions.
- Highly resilient, detail‑driven, and comfortable acting as a finance reference point in a changing environment.
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.
