Senior Finance Analyst - Commercial Finance
Top Benefits
About the role
About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of The Finance General team manages the planning and direction of finance process and activities. Activities include the efficient operation and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and programs.
This Role In Summary Whirlpool Corporation is seeking qualified candidates to fill a critical Senior Finance Analyst - Commercial Finance opening located in Mississauga, ON. This role is an integral member of the Canada Finance Team, supporting the go-to-market process and promotion accrual management. The Senior Finance Analyst will report to the Senior Manager, Finance, and interact cross-functionally, providing support to the commercial organization. This is a 5-day onsite, in-office role.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Management of promotion allowances to meet internal controls and relevant accounting principles and policies (GAAP) with month-end accrual procedures ensuring accurate balance sheet accruals and appropriate documentation
- Support commercial business with monthly allowance management processes and ad hoc analysis to enable business partner understanding and drive results, KPIs, and key objectives from a financial perspective
- Accurate promotions data (including operational and functional) is in place to drive sound decision making through commercial reporting and analytics
- Support controls and compliance related to promotional activities and any auditor inquiries
- Project Support: Finance is consistently involved in projects to better support our business partners. Every member of the finance team will lead certain aspects of various projects that include but are not limited to volume, mix and pricing analysis, modeling and report creation, and profit plan process improvement
- Ad hoc projects and analysis as needed
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
- Accounting designation earned or in the process (Certifications: CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or CGA (Certified General Accountant))
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
Preferred Skills And Experiences
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and establish priorities with strong organizational skills
- Partner with the business through effective communication and strong analytical skills providing recommendations in decision-making
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, SAP, Vistex, and Anaplan
- Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Experience liaising with Auditors (Internal or External Auditors)
What We Offer Permanent Employees enjoy leading-edge benefit programs that allow for choice and flexibility to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Whirlpool offers a unique opportunity to become your best through cross-functional involvement, challenging work, coaching and feedback, recognition, best-in-class total rewards, and personal growth and career development.
- Flexible Benefits (including Healthcare Expense and Wellness accounts, Income Protection - LTD, AD&D, Life Insurance)
- Parental Top-Up Plan
- Family Building Support Benefit
- Whirlpool Additional Designated Holidays (2 extra company-paid holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retiree benefits, Savings Plans, Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Discount
- Eligible for annual bonus
Additional Information Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Benefits Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
- Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
- Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
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.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 112 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
Senior Finance Analyst - Commercial Finance
Top Benefits
About the role
About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of The Finance General team manages the planning and direction of finance process and activities. Activities include the efficient operation and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and programs.
This Role In Summary Whirlpool Corporation is seeking qualified candidates to fill a critical Senior Finance Analyst - Commercial Finance opening located in Mississauga, ON. This role is an integral member of the Canada Finance Team, supporting the go-to-market process and promotion accrual management. The Senior Finance Analyst will report to the Senior Manager, Finance, and interact cross-functionally, providing support to the commercial organization. This is a 5-day onsite, in-office role.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Management of promotion allowances to meet internal controls and relevant accounting principles and policies (GAAP) with month-end accrual procedures ensuring accurate balance sheet accruals and appropriate documentation
- Support commercial business with monthly allowance management processes and ad hoc analysis to enable business partner understanding and drive results, KPIs, and key objectives from a financial perspective
- Accurate promotions data (including operational and functional) is in place to drive sound decision making through commercial reporting and analytics
- Support controls and compliance related to promotional activities and any auditor inquiries
- Project Support: Finance is consistently involved in projects to better support our business partners. Every member of the finance team will lead certain aspects of various projects that include but are not limited to volume, mix and pricing analysis, modeling and report creation, and profit plan process improvement
- Ad hoc projects and analysis as needed
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
- Accounting designation earned or in the process (Certifications: CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or CGA (Certified General Accountant))
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
Preferred Skills And Experiences
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and establish priorities with strong organizational skills
- Partner with the business through effective communication and strong analytical skills providing recommendations in decision-making
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, SAP, Vistex, and Anaplan
- Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Experience liaising with Auditors (Internal or External Auditors)
What We Offer Permanent Employees enjoy leading-edge benefit programs that allow for choice and flexibility to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Whirlpool offers a unique opportunity to become your best through cross-functional involvement, challenging work, coaching and feedback, recognition, best-in-class total rewards, and personal growth and career development.
- Flexible Benefits (including Healthcare Expense and Wellness accounts, Income Protection - LTD, AD&D, Life Insurance)
- Parental Top-Up Plan
- Family Building Support Benefit
- Whirlpool Additional Designated Holidays (2 extra company-paid holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retiree benefits, Savings Plans, Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Discount
- Eligible for annual bonus
Additional Information Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Benefits Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
- Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
- Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
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.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 112 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.