Sr. Financial Analyst

Role Scope and Responsibilities
 

Financial Analysis & Insights

• Conduct and document complex financial analyses including variance analysis, trend analysis, scenario modelling, and business case evaluations.
• 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

• Support and/or coordinate monthly forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning cycles for assigned MEA businesses or functions.
• Prepare and review financial performance packs, dashboards, and KPI analyses for regional leadership.
• Ensure forecast accuracy, challenge assumptions, and drive accountability with business partners.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted 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 authority.

Reporting & Governance

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in line with internal policies and control frameworks.
• Support internal and external audit requirements as needed.
• Maintain and enhance documentation for financial processes, analyses, and methodologies.

Process Optimization & Capability Building

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation across finance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with MEA Finance Transformation objectives.
• Provide guidance, coaching, or informal training to less experienced financial analysts, acting as a role model for best practices.

Independence & Decision‑Making

• Operates with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment.
• Leads analytical workstreams and complex assignments independently.
• Escalates issues appropriately while proactively proposing solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification (CMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience

• 5–7 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

• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, performance management, and internal controls.
• Ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight deadlines.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong business acumen with a proactive, improvement‑oriented mindset.
• Clear and confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Detail‑oriented, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast‑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.