Finance Operations Supervisor- Witney

Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $18 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. We believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy to maintain the integrity of inventory on the general ledger
• Manage and book the annual inventory reconciliation between the general ledger and sub-ledger
• Work with the SBS Inventory Accounting Team to train and coordinate the annual physical inventory process at manufacturing facilities
• Collaborate with departments like Commercial Finance, Supply Chain, Global Procurement, and Operations Finance to ensure task completion
• Manage the operations accounting staff, analyzing monthly inventory variances such as defective inventory provisions, losses, and obsolescence
• Maintain oversight of cycle count programs across various sites and review monthly opportunity cost reports to help identify and address root causes
• Perform ad-hoc P&L analysis to ensure accurate inventory reporting and provide timely information for operational decision-making
• Assist with audit requests as needed, ensuring compliance with month-end close timetables
• Support transitions to new ERP systems and handle other ad-hoc responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with a finance/accounting focus or equivalent qualifications
• Several years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of financial systems
• Experience in supervising teams and managing personnel
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP (OPM and/or Financial), OBIEE, and standard cost development; experience with Oracle implementation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access; experience with OneStream and other Oracle systems/tools
• Ability to work under and achieve strict deadlines effectively; expertise in developing reports and conducting monthly variance accounting.
• Proficiency in oral and written English (multilingual abilities are a plus)
• Proven capability to develop and maintain effective financial systems

Our offer…

• Work life balance
• Competitive compensation programme
• Company contributed pension
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
• Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
• Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
• Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes
• Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies**

About Us

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive!

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.