Finance Analyst – Supply Chain

May 21, 2021 Finance

Job Overview

Job title: Finance Analyst – Supply Chain

Job description: Requisition ID: 42149

Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Respect, integrity, diversity and inclusion, teamwork and the spirit of winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it’s like to be part of the world’s leading major home appliance company.

Finance Analyst – Supply Chain

Function Overview

THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR:
Imagine being part of a world-class organization that delivers superior brands to the customers in every home…everywhere.
Experience an environment that values leadership, shared ideas, and continuous improvement. Become the best. Define your potential and develop yourself through challenging work and learning from others.

Whirlpool Canada is the number one supplier of portable and large home appliances, selling products under major brands that include KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Inglis and Amana.

As an integral member of the Canada Finance Team, the Finance Analyst will report to the Finance Manager. This role partners closely with the business and provides support to the Finance Manager and Supply Chain organization.

Job Responsibilities

Controls/manages the Supply Chain / Freight and Warehousing costs
Ensure the data (including operational and functional) is in place to minimize cost and maximize effectiveness
Process journal entries related to Freight & Warehouse, and accruals
Speak to the business impact (i.e. tell the story) that the data implies. Connect the numbers with the operations and business drivers.
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.
Leverage the knowledge of others through building excellent cross-functional, dotted-line and intra-regional relationships
Support Finance or cross-functional projects geared towards process improvement, profitability, cost reduction, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
4+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
Accounting designation earned or in process (CPA Ontario (CMA / CGA / CA))

Preferred Requirements

Experience in supporting a Supply Chain organization
Ability to build strong relationships and credibility
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to interact successfully with internal and external contacts
Strong analytical skills and the ability to assimilate a large amount of information from many sources
Effective listening and documentation skills
Advanced knowledge of PC applications (Excel, Access) and financial systems
Experience in SAP
Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, while adhering to strict deadlines
Experience working in a matrixed organization supporting cross-functional business partners.
Strong and effective team player (position requires a strong, positive relationship with all functions, senior leadership, other finance members, and US peers)
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and establish priorities
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines

RSRWH

About us

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world’s leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, with approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 77,000 employees and 59 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2019. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world. Additional information about the company can be found at whirlpoolcorp.com.

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.

Requisition ID: 42149

Finance Analyst – Supply Chain

Function Overview

Whirlpool Canada is the number one supplier of portable and large home appliances, selling products under major brands that include KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Inglis and Amana.

Job Responsibilities

Controls/manages the Supply Chain / Freight and Warehousing costs
Ensure the data (including operational and functional) is in place to minimize cost and maximize effectiveness
Process journal entries related to Freight & Warehouse, and accruals
Speak to the business impact (i.e. tell the story) that the data implies. Connect the numbers with the operations and business drivers.
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.
Leverage the knowledge of others through building excellent cross-functional, dotted-line and intra-regional relationships
Support Finance or cross-functional projects geared towards process improvement, profitability, cost reduction, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
4+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
Accounting designation earned or in process (CPA Ontario (CMA / CGA / CA))

Preferred Requirements

Experience in supporting a Supply Chain organization
Ability to build strong relationships and credibility
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to interact successfully with internal and external contacts
Strong analytical skills and the ability to assimilate a large amount of information from many sources
Effective listening and documentation skills
Advanced knowledge of PC applications (Excel, Access) and financial systems
Experience in SAP
Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, while adhering to strict deadlines
Experience working in a matrixed organization supporting cross-functional business partners.
Strong and effective team player (position requires a strong, positive relationship with all functions, senior leadership, other finance members, and US peers)
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and establish priorities
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines

RSRWH

About us