PPG Industries

Senior Manager, Reporting & Analytics, Global Operations

PPG Industries$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly Oracle or SAP
  • Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting and control processes in a large, complex organization
  • Strong problem-solving abilities to synthesize diverse information
  • Familiarity with financial closing cycles, audit processes, and control environments
  • Willingness to travel globally, approximately 10-15%.

Responsibilities

  • Identify global accounting process alignment opportunities and develop new efficiency-enhancing policies
  • Deliver accurate and timely analytics and reporting to the Global Operations organization
  • Support critical Operations projects with insightful financial reviews to enhance productivity
  • Establish a center of expertise for sourcing decisions and new product costing
  • Collaborate with the Global Operations Finance team to initiate process improvement initiatives
  • Coach and supervise a small, high-performing team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Matching 401k and retirement savings plans
  • Paid vacation and holiday pay.
Full Job Description
As our Senior Manager, Reporting & Analytics, Global Operations, you will be in a critical new role in the Operations Finance organization. This role is crucial as we continue to progress global standards in costing practices, support models, and reporting and analytics capabilities. You will identify and deliver cross-region process improvement and policy alignment projects. Additionally, you will deliver existing and new analytical support to our Senior Vice President of Operations and their leadership team. Furthermore, you will implement process improvement projects within our Global Operations Finance team. You will report to our Global Finance Director, Operations and work with Operations and Finance partners throughout our company. You'll work a hybrid schedule at our Pittsburgh, PA headquarters.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Identify opportunities to align critical accounting processes globally. Work to develop new policies and procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness and costing alignment across business, regions and facilities. Including at-risk inventory, annual conversion cost updates, MRO inventory
  • Deliver timely, accurate reporting and analytics to the Global Operations organization. Continue to build One-PPG view of operations performance.
  • Support critical Operations projects through thoughtful and insightful financial reviews, driving productivity across the P&L and balance sheet
  • Develop center of expertise for decision support related to sourcing decisions and costing for new product introductions
  • Work with the Global Operations Finance team to identify and deliver process improvement initiatives for the team. Leverage global organization to implement best practices
  • Provide coaching and development through supervision of a small, high performing team


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline with 10+ years of functional, or comparable, experience
  • Experience with ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement concepts
  • Knowledge of accounting and control processes with a large, complex organization
  • Ability to work with multiple sources of diverse and complex information to resolve issues.
  • Experience with the financial closing cycle, audit processes and control environment
  • Willingness to travel globally, ~10-15%


#LI-Hybrid

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About PPG Industries

PPG Industrial Coatings is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, and building materials. They have been pioneering in complete solutions focused on technology and quality in the industrial market.

PPG Industries Careers

Join the vibrant team at PPG Industries, a leader in diversified coatings and specialty materials, where innovation thrives and career growth is fostered. At PPG Industries, we are committed to providing a dynamic work environment that encourages professional development and leadership.

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At PPG Industries, your work will directly contribute to the company's mission of protecting and beautifying the world. As part of our team, you will use your skills to advance coating technologies, collaborate on industry-leading projects, and help customers navigate their challenges in new and innovative ways.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. PPG Industries is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions that customers depend on to enhance their products and protect the environment. Our commitment to innovation is evident in every layer of our business, from research and development to marketing and sales.

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Future-proof your career at PPG Industries. We offer a wealth of job opportunities and paths to advancement, supported by comprehensive training and diversity programs. Whether you're seeking an internship, an entry-level position, or a leadership role, PPG provides the resources and support to help you succeed.

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Our culture is built on collaboration and respect, with a focus on achieving collective goals. At PPG Industries, you’ll work alongside talented individuals who share your passion for excellence and innovation. Together, we drive the industry forward, making an impact on a global scale.

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Learn more about PPG Industries
Size
49,300 employees
Market Cap
$29.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$13.8 billion
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