Finance Director - Downstream

Ecolab is seeking a Finance Director to join its North America Downstream team. The position is the key business partner to the North America Downstream VP & General Manager and is responsible for driving a world-class finance function in support of the division's growth plan. Main responsibilities include strategic finance decision support, commercial finance, P&L management, and developing finance talent at Ecolab. The position reports directly to the VP of Downstream Finance and functionally to the North America Downstream VP and GM.

This is a hybrid position based out of Ecolab's Houston office.

What You Will Do:

• Drive financial decision-making capabilities to optimize financial outcomes and collaborate across business and functional leadership to develop strategic plans and execute business goals
• Lead key financial processes with high quality and accuracy, including the annual plan, forecasting, and monthly performance management cycles
• Drive action-orientated commercial strategy decision support while maintaining strong controls and process governance
• 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
• Partner with marketing and sales to provide insight and analysis to optimize program and product profitability via value-based pricing and cost-reduction initiatives
• Evaluate and prioritize strategic investments, including capital and operating expense deployment
• Analyze and advise on compensation strategy aligning with business objectives, monitoring performance via key metrics
• Improve division cash flows and returns through sound management
• Provide strategic support for M&A activities, including strategy support, deal modeling, due diligence, and integration planning and execution
• Recruit, coach, and develop diverse talent, driving a culture of high performance, engagement, and inclusion

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, supply chain finance, controlling, and business partnering
• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, or economics
• 3 years team leadership experience
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Downstream or Chemical industry
• CPA or MBA in finance
• 15 years of relevant experience
• Experience in large (Fortune 500), complex, global organization where leading through influence are keys to success.
• Knowledge of enterprise level finance systems
• Treasury or Investor Relations experience

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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.