Ecolab

Sr Financial Analyst – Strategic Finance & Capital Planning

Ecolab • $85K — $128K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 5 years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or strategic finance experience
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Own CAPEX forecasting, planning, tracking, and reporting processes
  • Partner with business leaders to evaluate capital investment requests and develop business cases
  • Monitor project spend against approved budgets and identify potential overspend risks
  • Ensure compliance with corporate capitalization policies and governance requirements
  • Conduct scenario modeling and financial impact analysis to support executive decision-making
  • Develop and enhance executive dashboards, management reporting packages, and KPI reporting
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and process enhancements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits package
  • Support for associates and their families
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Hybrid work schedule available
  • Located in Greensboro, NC, with a commutable distance requirement
Full Job Description

Ecolab is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to support strategic finance activities across multiple business units and enterprise initiatives. This role will serve as a key business partner to finance leadership, providing financial planning, forecasting, CAPEX governance, reporting, and decision support for both ongoing operations and high-impact strategic projects.


The ideal candidate combines strong financial and accounting acumen with analytical thinking, business partnership skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.


What You Will Do:

Capital Expenditure Management
  • Own CAPEX forecasting, planning, tracking, and reporting processes.
  • Partner with business leaders to evaluate capital investment requests and develop business cases.
  • Monitor project spend against approved budgets and identify potential overspend risks.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate capitalization policies and governance requirements.
  • Analyze depreciation and asset impacts associated with new investments.
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
  • Conduct scenario modeling and financial impact analysis to support executive decision-making.
  • Partner with commercial, operations, digital, accounting, and FP&A teams on cross-functional projects.
  • Provide financial guidance and recommendations to business stakeholders.
Reporting & Analytics
  • Develop and enhance executive dashboards, management reporting packages, and KPI reporting.
  • Create presentations and leadership materials for senior management and executive reviews.
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and process enhancements.

Location Details:

  • This position will be located in Greensboro, NC on a hybrid work schedule
  • Candidate must reside within a commutable distance of Greensboro, NC

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 5 years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or strategic finance experience
  • Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.  to see our benefits. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.


About Ecolab

Ecolab provides comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than countries to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability.

Ecolab Careers

Join Ecolab's dynamic team today and be part of a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. At Ecolab, we are committed to advancing technologies and driving innovation that makes the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.

Work You’ll Do

At Ecolab, you will find job opportunities that promise robust growth and development in a culture that fosters leadership, innovation, and diversity. Our team is composed of over 48,000 dedicated professionals who lead the industry in delivering efficient solutions and services to our customers worldwide.

Professional Growth and Development

Embark on a career path that empowers your ambition. Ecolab offers a myriad of career advancement opportunities supported by comprehensive training programs and professional development courses. Our commitment to your growth is paralleled by our dedication to innovation and excellence in every aspect of our business.

Inclusive and Supportive Culture

Ecolab’s culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and diversity. We believe in creating an inclusive environment that values each individual’s unique background and perspectives. Diversity training and leadership programs are integral parts of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a change, Ecolab offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you harness your skills and achieve your professional goals. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, ensuring that all candidates are given the opportunity to showcase their strengths.

Benefits and Networking

Joining Ecolab means more than just employment; it’s an opportunity to be part of a global network of industry leaders and innovators. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also encourage our team to connect and collaborate through various professional networking events.

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Size
47,000 employees
Market Cap
$41 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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