Financial Analyst

At Ecolab, you can help take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to support our Global QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) division. With our global reach and strong growth trajectory, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and gain exposure across international markets.

The Financial Analyst - Strategic Finance will serve as a key partner to the Global QSR division, supporting strategic initiatives, financial planning, and performance analysis. This role blends core FP&A responsibilities with strategic business support, providing insights to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and informed decision-making.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with Global QSR business leaders and regional teams to support performance management and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze sales, pricing, volume, and margin trends to identify risks and opportunities across global markets.
• Provide financial insights on product, customer, and channel performance to help drive growth and profitability.
• Support strategic initiatives such as product launches, pricing strategies, and business development projects.
• Prepare materials for Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and leadership presentations.
• Support forecast and planning cycles, including variance analysis across Sales, Gross Profit, and SG&A.
• Develop and enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics to improve decision support.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and deep dives to evaluate business performance and strategic opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3 years of finance experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Power BI or similar tools
• Strong communication skills with ability to work across functions and geographies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, global environment
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, or similar platforms)
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives or cross-functional projects

Benefits

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- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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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.