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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.REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
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.QUALIFICATIONS
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% travelTarget Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-02-04 14:08:27
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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.REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
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.QUALIFICATIONS
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% travelTarget Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected classApply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-02-04 14:06:51
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JOB DESCRIPTION
IT Project Manager
Rust-Oleum is looking for an experienced Project Manager responsible for the implementation of various information technology projects that align with business and IT strategies.
This position requires a vast breadth of technology and business expertise to deliver complex projects.
In addition, this role will also contribute to the overall health and strategy of the PMO in supporting and optimizing the project delivery mechanisms ultimately leading to better project value and customer satisfaction. Key Job Objectives and Responsibilities Work closely with the project sponsors to: Define the business case and project statement of work or high-level requirements. Identify internal and external stakeholders. Identify measurable project objectives and related success criteria. Prepare summary budget and milestone schedule. Identify project approval requirements. Collaborate with line/functional managers to establish the project organization by selecting appropriate staffing for the project including managing external vendors and/or managed service resources. Based on the final documented requirements, determine the detailed scope including deliverables, exclusions, constraints, assumptions, and final acceptance criteria. Develop a detailed project plan through coordinated efforts of the team involved in the project, considering the Work Breakdown Structure, sequence of activities, and resources/duration estimates. Manage project risks.
Create mitigation/contingency plans and implement risk response activities. Plan and estimate costs to determine the project budget and monitor it over the entire duration of the project. Oversee, monitor, and control project work to accomplish project activities. Ensure status reporting of all projects is completed accurately to provide periodic and ad-hoc reports and dashboards. Inspect and accept project deliverables. Manage Change Control Process, and Implement approved changes into the project's scope, plan, and environment. Perform administrative closure of the project by transitioning the final services to production/operations and conducting any end-of-project audits. Lead multiple efforts in a portfolio and/or a program simultaneously, effectively managing cross-project dependencies. Develops and documents project and portfolio management governance standards and processes. Recommend and implement project management tools. Mentor, support, and develop other junior project managers and IT staff in project management best practices. Skills and Qualifications 15+ years of professional IT work experience out of which 7 - 10 years is in leading large-scale ERP and other B2B/B2C business applications projects, transformation initiatives, process improvements, system integrations, and infrastructure (network, cloud/compute, and security) implementations. Sound foundational knowledge of IT systems, architecture, and the latest IT industry trends to objectively align with the project's technical requirements and audit the feasibility of desired outcomes. Broad knowledge of business processes, specifically in consumer goods and process manufacturing industries, with an ability to communicate effectively with IT business analysts and business process owners. Experience in leading SAP implementations. Knowledge of various agile methodologies and agile project management is a plus. Strong leadership and influencing skills to oversee tasks and motivate/encourage the team to successfully deliver the project without having any direct authority. Strong communication and writing skills to effectively share vision, goals, ideas, and day-to-day communication with all project stakeholders. Effective at negotiations and managing conflicts with team members, vendors, and executive stakeholders. Budget management skills to create a viable cost plan and track it throughout the project life cycle. Be versatile and adapt to conflicting priorities and technical/functional requirements of the project. Working knowledge of project management and agile tools (MS Project and other enterprise-level tools like Jira and Monday.com). Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or related IT discipline. Relevant Project Management and Agile Certifications (PMP, SAFe, CSM, CSPO, CTC, CEC).
This role requires domestic and international travel dependent upon the scope and duration of the projects.
Salary Target Range: $125,000 - $150,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-01-15 22:07:33
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JOB DESCRIPTION
IT Project Manager
Rust-Oleum is looking for an experienced Project Manager responsible for the implementation of various information technology projects that align with business and IT strategies.
This position requires a vast breadth of technology and business expertise to deliver complex projects.
In addition, this role will also contribute to the overall health and strategy of the PMO in supporting and optimizing the project delivery mechanisms ultimately leading to better project value and customer satisfaction. Key Job Objectives and Responsibilities Work closely with the project sponsors to: Define the business case and project statement of work or high-level requirements. Identify internal and external stakeholders. Identify measurable project objectives and related success criteria. Prepare summary budget and milestone schedule. Identify project approval requirements. Collaborate with line/functional managers to establish the project organization by selecting appropriate staffing for the project including managing external vendors and/or managed service resources. Based on the final documented requirements, determine the detailed scope including deliverables, exclusions, constraints, assumptions, and final acceptance criteria. Develop a detailed project plan through coordinated efforts of the team involved in the project, considering the Work Breakdown Structure, sequence of activities, and resources/duration estimates. Manage project risks.
Create mitigation/contingency plans and implement risk response activities. Plan and estimate costs to determine the project budget and monitor it over the entire duration of the project. Oversee, monitor, and control project work to accomplish project activities. Ensure status reporting of all projects is completed accurately to provide periodic and ad-hoc reports and dashboards. Inspect and accept project deliverables. Manage Change Control Process, and Implement approved changes into the project's scope, plan, and environment. Perform administrative closure of the project by transitioning the final services to production/operations and conducting any end-of-project audits. Lead multiple efforts in a portfolio and/or a program simultaneously, effectively managing cross-project dependencies. Develops and documents project and portfolio management governance standards and processes. Recommend and implement project management tools. Mentor, support, and develop other junior project managers and IT staff in project management best practices. Skills and Qualifications 15+ years of professional IT work experience out of which 7 - 10 years is in leading large-scale ERP and other B2B/B2C business applications projects, transformation initiatives, process improvements, system integrations, and infrastructure (network, cloud/compute, and security) implementations. Sound foundational knowledge of IT systems, architecture, and the latest IT industry trends to objectively align with the project's technical requirements and audit the feasibility of desired outcomes. Broad knowledge of business processes, specifically in consumer goods and process manufacturing industries, with an ability to communicate effectively with IT business analysts and business process owners. Experience in leading SAP implementations. Knowledge of various agile methodologies and agile project management is a plus. Strong leadership and influencing skills to oversee tasks and motivate/encourage the team to successfully deliver the project without having any direct authority. Strong communication and writing skills to effectively share vision, goals, ideas, and day-to-day communication with all project stakeholders. Effective at negotiations and managing conflicts with team members, vendors, and executive stakeholders. Budget management skills to create a viable cost plan and track it throughout the project life cycle. Be versatile and adapt to conflicting priorities and technical/functional requirements of the project. Working knowledge of project management and agile tools (MS Project and other enterprise-level tools like Jira and Monday.com). Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or related IT discipline. Relevant Project Management and Agile Certifications (PMP, SAFe, CSM, CSPO, CTC, CEC).
This role requires domestic and international travel dependent upon the scope and duration of the projects.
Salary Target Range: $125,000 - $150,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-01-15 22:07:12
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FINANCE ANALYST / FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER / FP&A ANALYST
BLACKBURN
£40,000 to £50,000 + Great Benefits
THE COMPANY:
We're proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and reputable business based in the Blackburn area.
As part of their strategic growth plans, they're now seeking to add a further member to the team and recruit a Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst.
As a Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst, you'll work closely with the Lead BA who will mentor, develop and enable you to grow into the role that is designed to give deep insights into the business financial performance across the various operational divisions.
In addition to insights, you'll informally produce recommendations to be shared with the Senior Leadership team to enable them to make data driven decisions to enhance profitability and margins.
You'll also support longer-term financial planning initiatives and help shape forward-looking commercial decisions.
THE FINANCE ANALYST / FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER / FP&A ANALYST ROLE:
As the Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst, you'll be working closely with other Business Analysts and members of the finance team.
Producing weekly reporting on sales across various locations and wages performance
Monthly reporting and investigation of KPI's
Monthly review of costs against budget and analysis of variances
Development, review and investigation of KPI variances and performance trends
Investment appraisal and post investment performance analysis
Working with our BI system and Budgeting system to ensure the accuracy of the information
Working closely with IT and data teams to improve data accuracy, integrity and reporting effectiveness
Undertaking some Finance Business Partnering by working with on-location Division Managers to develop budgets and forecasts
Supporting the development of forecasts and longer-term financial plans
Attendance at meetings to review business performance
Detailed analysis of business performance to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement
Preparation and presentation of financial reports to communicate performance to stakeholders
Involvement in ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as required
THE PERSON:
Essential
The candidate must be a graduate calibre and ideally Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
Must have experience in a role such as Finance Analyst, Finance Business Partner, FP&A Analyst, or similar
Must have 2 years + experience of previous work history within a transactional Finance / Accounts function
An excellent attention to detail is key as well as the ability to identify trends.
Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
Confident, down to earth approach with good communication skills
High level of IT competency
Self-motivated with initiative and ability to work to tight deadlines
Full UK Driving Licence (owning a car is not essential)
Desirable
Experience of using BI and/or Budgeting Systems
Experience of Stock or Inventory reporting / forecasting
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst role via the advertisement for immediate consideration.
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Type: Permanent Location: Blackburn, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + + great benefits
Posted: 2026-01-15 20:47:04
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FP&A and Financial Integration Analyst Location: 3 Days Wilmslow HQ, 2 days from home Salary: CompetitiveHeadquartered in Wilmslow and established in 1995, the Citation Group of companies is a growing professional services and compliance business employing over 600 people.
The product delivers valuable HR, Employment Law, Health & Safety, ISO and Electrical Safety products and services to over 120,000 SMEs across the UK, Australia and Canada.
The Citation Group has grown rapidly over the past few years and has big ambitions for the future.
As a Private Equity-backed business, the plan is to triple the size of the business over the next few years through both organic growth and acquisitions.The role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and analytical finance professional to join a high-growth business as an FP&A and Financial Integration Analyst, reporting directly to the FP&A Director.
In this pivotal role, you will combine forward-looking financial analysis with hands-on integration support, shaping the financial strategy and performance visibility of a rapidly expanding organisation.
You'll play a key role in driving planning accuracy, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring seamless financial integration across new acquisitions — making this a highly visible and influential position within the finance function.Financial Planning & Analysis , Lead or support the preparation of annual and half-year forecasts, collaborating closely with senior leadership , Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment cases and strategic initiatives , Maintain rolling forecasts that provide management with up-to-date financial visibility, incorporating key performance indicators and business assumptions , Analyse monthly results versus budget, forecast and prior periods, providing concise and insightful commentary on performance drivers and variance analysis , Prepare presentations and analysis for senior management and investors , Responsible for the financial consolidation of both budgets and actuals, including commercial KPIs, financial statements and additional key stakeholder information.
, Working with the divisional finance teams regarding the preparation of financial information in line with Group standards and timings.
Financial integration , Collaborate with the Corporate Development team, divisional finance stakeholders and external advisors pre-acquisition, evaluating historical financial results, financial team structure and current accounting policies, Review and input into the financial modelling for new acquisitions, including sensitivities, integration costs, key modelling assumptions, synergy calculations and how these impact the Group post deal , Identify potential financial and operational risks that could impact integration, including accounting policy differences, tax exposure and data quality issues , Lead and coordinate the integration of new entities into the Group, ensuring a smooth transition across reporting, planning and control frameworks , Manage the consolidation of accounting and reporting systems , Monitor synergy realisation, integration costs, and the financial performance of newly acquired businesses against pre-deal assumptions Data, systems and process improvement , Maintain and enhance forecasting and reporting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy , Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data across systems , Review and refine FP&A processes to strengthen planning accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enhance insight generation , Support compliance with corporate financial policies, controls, reporting standards, ensuring data quality throughout the planning processOther ad hoc projects, Assist in the group audit of new acquisitions in the year , Involvement in Group reorganisation projects (liquidations, restructures, hive-ups etc.), Readiness reviews in advance of Group exit from current PE cycleAbout you, Hold an ACA (or equivalent) qualification, A curious and critical thinker; a self-starter who digs into information and data to uncover insights and drive smarter financial decisions.
, Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage non-Finance colleagues , Advanced Excel and data manipulation is essential, Technically strong with a good depth of understanding and experience of financial reporting , Experience of improving processes and control environments, Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and ever-evolving Private Equity environment, Experience in working with subscription business metrics (ARR, NRR, churn etc) preferableJoin us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wilmslow, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-01-07 12:29:23
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT / COST ACCOUNTANT
CHESHIRE EAST (HYBRID) UP TO £52,500 + BONUS SCHEME
THE OPPORTUNITY:We're working with a rapidly growing manufacturing business.
They're scaling fast and need a strong Management Accountant to help drive performance and profitability.
As the Management Accountant / Cost Accountant / Finance Business Partner, you'll report directly to the Head of Finance, work closely with operational teams and oversee 1 direct report.
Your focus will be on understanding production costs, improving pricing consistency, analysing product profitability, identifying efficiencies that boost margins and completing month end tasks.
You'll also support forecasting and resource planning, build financial models to guide product strategy, and provide clear insights to help senior leadership make informed decisions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business with the opportunity for future progression!THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT / COST ACCOUNTANT / FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER ROLE:
As the Management Accountant / Cost Accountant, you'll lead on the cost of manufacturing process, producing standardised product costings and partnering with key commercial and operational stakeholders to drive data based decisions
Complete month-end processes accurately and on time.
Manage costing methods and stock controls to support daily and strategic decisions.
Review and explain manufacturing cost variances promptly.
Provide regular stock and cost analysis updates.
Collaborate across departments to strengthen financial visibility and control.
Drive performance improvements across the site.
Act as the link between finance, operations, and commercial teams.
Implement and maintain robust costing systems to highlight returns.
Monitor quality, demand, and stock levels, challenge anomalies.
Support managers in understanding financial impacts of operational decisions.
Deliver clear, actionable reports using internal systems and data analysis
Maintain and update the 13 week cashflow forecast, improving automation and accuracy wherever possible.
Support the annual budgeting process, including sales forecasting, material costs, production variances, labour and overhead absorption and currency impacts.
Provide holiday cover for treasury duties such as completing VAT returns, managing invoice-discounting tasks, and handling foreign-exchange transactions
Oversee and develop one direct report.
THE PERSON:
Open to applicants who are Part or Fully CIMA / ACCA Qualified (part qual must be actively studying) or Qualified by Experience.
Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Cost Accountant, Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst or similar within manufacturing or engineering enviroment
Strong understanding of costing principles, stock control, bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge non-finance stakeholders.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Management Accountant / Cost Accountant role via the advert for consideration.
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Type: Permanent Location: Knutsford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £48000.00 - £52200.00 per annum + pension, bonus, parking
Posted: 2026-01-06 09:00:47
