Senior Analyst Finance, Whirlpool Canada

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Finance General team manages the planning and direction of finance process and activities. Activities include the efficient operation and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and programs.

This role in summary

An integral member of the Canada Finance Team, the Finance Sr. Analyst will report to the Director, Finance. Specifically, the incumbent will lead the financial closure, planning and forecasting process for InSinkerator division and support financial processes of Whirlpool Canada’s major Domestic appliance business. Additionally, this role partners closely with the InSinkErator Canada general manager and US Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. The incumbent will be responsible for providing insightful analysis leading to actionable recommendations for both the function and business unit. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with other departments, seek continuous improvement opportunities, and engage in cross-functional strategic initiatives. This role is located in Mississauga.

Your responsibilities will include

• Ownership of InSinkErator Canada controls and compliance including month-end closing journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset management, and cost accounting
• InSinkErator Canada Cash management- oversight and related banking requirements
• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly and year-end financial statements
• Prepare managerial reports and complete variance analysis to forecast
• Main conduit and contact with the InSinkerator United States FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) team
• Key integration point oversight between operating platforms and reporting systems
• Support Major Domestic Appliance businesses with annual financial processes and forecasting

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of Accounting or Finance experience
• Charter Professional Accountant (Obtained or currently pursuing)

Preferred skills and experiences

• Understanding of key financial concepts and working knowledge of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to assimilate a large amount of information from many sources
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy in a fast-paced environment, while adhering to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and interact successfully with local team and intra-regional contacts
• Systems and application experience with Excel, Google, SAP, Blackline, Tableau, Anaplan

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Flexible Friday – Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere – Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical – Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

We are committed to offering accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process. If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email canadahr@whirlpool.com

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