Senior Financial Analyst
chn ecolab china investment
📍 chn - shanghai - shanghai china🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Position Overview**
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The **Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst –** Regional FP&A role sits within the Regional FP&A team and plays a dual mission: .
1) **Regional FP&A** – Support total company analysis on the Pricing, Margin and SG&A
2) Serve as a **digital champion** within the region, actively driving and participating in finance digitalization and process optimization initiatives
This role offers strong exposure across functions and businesses, providing a **total company view** and a solid platform for future career growth within FP&A, commercial finance, or transformation roles.
This role is ideal for a high-potential FP&A professional who enjoys combining business partnering with digital innovation and wants to grow within a dynamic regional finance organization.
**What you will do:**
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### 1\. Regional FP&A
* Support Regional FP&A in driving **pricing, margin, and SG&A performance management** across the Greater China business.
* Provide regular insights on **pricing realization, margin performance, and cost productivity opportunities** to support delivery of financial commitments.
* Lead total company SG&A analysis, helping management understand spending patterns, cost structure, and return on investment across functions and businesses.
* Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end company operating model, including commercial, supply chain, manufacturing, and functional organizations, to provide a holistic total company perspective.
* Prepare **management reporting, leadership presentations**, and executive insights to facilitate effective decision-making.
* Support key regional initiatives and transformation projects that drive productivity, profitability, and long-term growth.
### 2\. Digitalization & Process Optimization (Digital Champion)
* Act as a **digital ambassador** within the Regional FP&A team, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight quality.
* Participate in and support **finance digitalization projects**, including reporting automation, data visualization, and planning tool enhancements.
* Leverage tools such as **Excel, SAP, Power BI**, and **emerging digital / AI-enabled solutions** to streamline FP&A processes.
* Continuously challenge existing processes and drive **process simplification, standardization, and optimization**.
* Demonstrate curiosity and passion for **AI, digital finance, and new ways of working**, with the ability to learn quickly and apply ideas pragmatically.
3\. Other Regional Ad-hoc tasks
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* Will have opportunities to take on various ad-hoc tasks or projects
**Minimum Qualifications:**
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### Education & Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management.
* Typically **3–5 years of experience** in FP&A, management reporting, or commercial finance, preferably in a multinational or matrix environment.
* Hands-on experience in **business partnering** and performance management.
### Technical & Analytical Skills
* Strong understanding of **P&L mechanics**, including revenue, margin, and SG&A drivers.
* Solid financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strong Excel capability is required.
* Experience with **ERP systems (e.g. SAP)** and data / visualization tools such as **Power BI** is a strong plus.
* Interest or exposure to **digital, automation, and AI applications in finance** is highly desirable.
### Soft Skills & Mindset
* Agile, fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.
* Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.
* Effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear business messages.
* Collaborative team player, comfortable working across functions and managing constructive challenges.
* Passion for continuous improvement, digitalization, and process optimization.
Why Join the Regional FP&A Team
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* Gain a **total company and regional perspective**, beyond a single business or function.
* Work closely with senior finance and business leaders across divisions.
* Be part of a team that values **agility, digital innovation, and continuous improvement**.
* Exposure to diverse topics including performance management, transformation projects, and strategic initiatives.
* A strong platform for long-term career development within FP&A, commercial finance, or finance transformation roles.
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