Senior Finance Manager

Job title: Senior Finance Manager

Job description: Job Description:

Requisition ID: 60415

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION:

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of:

Imagine being part of a world-class organization that delivers superior brands to the customers in every home…everywhere. Experience an environment that values leadership, shared ideas, and continuous improvement. Become the best. Define your potential and develop yourself through challenging work and learning from others. Whirlpool Canada is the number one supplier of portable and large home appliances, selling products under major brands that include KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Inglis, and Amana. 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 and people leader to an Analyst and Sr. Analyst. The Finance Sr. Manager* will report to the Director, Finance and interact with several senior leaders through the organization. Specifically, the incumbent will lead the financial closure, planning and forecasting process for Whirlpool Canada’s Major Domestic Appliance business in coordination with the North America financial planning and analysis team. This role interacts directly with the retail and builder sales teams enabling value-added analysis for profitable decision making with market place investments. Additionally, this role supports our growing direct to consumer strategy with financial insights.

*Pending review of candidate experience and qualifications, this role may vary in level and scope impacting the hiring decision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own marketplace investment controls and compliance; including quarterly accounting memos, balance sheet review, and interfacing with both internal and external audit teams.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Accountable for monthly marketplace investment accrual and spending management review with sales, brand, and category departments.
• Manage Major Domestic Appliance business annual financial processes and forecasting.
• Accountable for monthly financial reporting and leadership reviews.
• People Management: Motivate and develop financial analysts by involving them in complex analytics to grow their critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Collaborate and Network: Leverage the knowledge of others through building excellent cross-functional, and intra-regional relationships.
• Lead Strategic Initiatives: Finance is consistently involved in projects to better support our business partners. Every member of the finance team will lead certain aspects of various projects that will advance our business with profitability, cost reduction, process improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Ensure that the control environment is robust, eliminate non-value add activities, streamline existing processes, deploy training to assist business partners to understand the financial impacts of changes in the business.

Minimum requirements:

• University graduate with degree with accounting designation (CMA/CGA/CA) and/or MBA with finance focus
• 7+ years of accounting and/or finance experience or commercial business experience (combination thereof)
• 2+ years people management experience
• Proficient knowledge of excel and SAP

Preferred skills and experiences:

• Proficient understanding of key financial concepts and working knowledge of Income Statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several initiatives and deliver results through team
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to model financial scenarios
• Strong attention to detail in both reviewing and preparing reports
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and interact successfully with Senior leaders and intra-regional contacts
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities for self and team
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Systems and application experience with Google, SAP, Tableau, Anaplan
• Openness to cross functional career opportunities
• Willingness to relocate for a 2 year assignment within the finance organization in the future

What we offer:

Permanent Employees enjoy leading edge benefit programs that allows for choice and flexibility to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Whirlpool offers a unique opportunity to become your best through cross-functional involvement, challenging work, coaching and feedback, recognition, best-in-class total rewards, and personal growth and career development.

• Flexible Benefits (including Healthcare Expense and Wellness accounts, Income Protection – LTD, AD&D, Life Insurance)
• Maternity Top Up Plan
• Whirlpool Additional Designated Holidays (2 extra company paid holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree benefits, Savings Plans, Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Discount

Be a part of something great!

Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Whirlpool Canada’s Accommodation Policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Whirlpool believes that effective accommodation requires collaboration between us and the potential candidate. If a selected applicant requests an accommodation, Whirlpool Canada will consult with the applicant in order to provide a suitable accommodation that takes into account his accessibility needs.

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 remotely 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 Remote 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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation. See what it’s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting . Additional information about the company can be found on , , , and . At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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