JOB DESCRIPTION



Job Title: Finance Manager


Location: Vernon Hills, IL


Reports To: Sr.

Finance Manager


Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes - Financial Analyst


Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings, cleaners and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.


RESPONSIBILITIES


The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the global FP&A function at Rust-Oleum, thus helping drive financial decision-making and supporting the organization's strategic initiatives.

This role will provide analytical and accounting support through various financial analysis, data collection, and key performance reporting.

Job responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Brand, Sales, and Innovation teams to support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and promotional investments.


• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for assigned brands.
  
  Analyze P&L drivers and identify opportunities to improve profitability.


• Monitor brand performance against targets, providing actionable insights and variance analysis.
  
  Drive accountability for financial results.


• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for internal management review meetings and Board meetings.


• Collaborate with different teams within Finance to update/submit the weekly forecast.


• Assist with monthly/quarterly closing, forecasting, and the annual budget process as requested.


• Perform ad hoc analysis around financial performance.


• Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
  
  


• Review/validate data for accuracy and consistency.

• Ability to work with large datasets.


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.


• Must possess strong analytical mindset.


• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.


• Makes confident, fact-based decisions.


• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to think creatively, high-driven and self-motivated.


• Ability to work well in high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines.

• 5+ years of experience working in accounting or finance setting


• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required; Double Major in Finance is preferred but not required


• CPA is preferred but not required


• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Onestream, Hyperion, SAP or similar systems a plus


• Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team


• Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of P&L management


• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Up to 25% travel