Senior Finance Manager - Commercial Finance

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join our Downstream Division leading the Commercial Finance team, based in Houston, TX. This position is a key business partner to the North America Downstream SVP & General Manager and plays a pivotal role in driving sales growth, ensuring business profitability, and developing finance talent at Ecolab. The position reports directly to the VP of Downstream Finance and functionally to the North America Downstream SVP and GM.

What You Will Do:

• Leverage sound analysis to advise on commercial deals, pricing strategy, and key contract terms and conditions that deliver strong financial performance for the business and optimal outcomes for our customers.
• Drive action-orientated commercial strategy decision support while maintaining strong controls and process governance.
• Develop contract negotiation strategies for pricing and other finance-related commercial terms.
• Identify gross margin improvement opportunities to enhance business profitability.
• Lead the annual pricing plan and forecasting process & drive execution.
• Recruit, coach, and develop diverse talent, driving a culture of high performance, engagement, and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 7 years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, supply chain finance, controlling, and/or business partnering
• Experience in commercial contract negotiations and developing price strategies
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Downstream or Chemical industry
• CPA or MBA in Finance
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and economic analysis
• Strategic oriented leader with demonstrated ability to understand goals of a large organization and apply in-depth finance knowledge to support these objectives
• Experience building and developing high-performing, business-oriented finance teams with a focus on results and a commitment to quality
• Strong execution presence, excellent communication skills with exceptional analytical and critical thinking ability, can synthesize broad amounts of information into actionable insights
• Effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to build strong partnerships with diverse groups
• Ability to communicate with different audiences and influence senior management
• Self-starter with ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment with high tolerance for ambiguity
• Knowledge of enterprise level finance systems

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and 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, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.