Senior Financial Analyst
ecolab
| Company | ecolab |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Shanghai |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Position Overview
The Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst – Regional FP&A role sits within the Regional FP&A team and plays a dual mission: .
1) Regional FP&A – Support total company analysis on the Pricing, Margin and SG&A
2) Serve as a digital champion within the region, actively driving and participating in finance digitalization and process optimization initiatives
This role offers strong exposure across functions and businesses, providing a total company view and a solid platform for future career growth within FP&A, commercial finance, or transformation roles.
This role is ideal for a high-potential FP&A professional who enjoys combining business partnering with digital innovation and wants to grow within a dynamic regional finance organization.
What you will do:
1. Regional FP&A
• Support Regional FP&A in driving pricing, margin, and SG&A performance management across the Greater China business.
• Provide regular insights on pricing realization, margin performance, and cost productivity opportunities to support delivery of financial commitments.
• Lead total company SG&A analysis, helping management understand spending patterns, cost structure, and return on investment across functions and businesses.
• Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end company operating model, including commercial, supply chain, manufacturing, and functional organizations, to provide a holistic total company perspective.
• Prepare management reporting, leadership presentations , and executive insights to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Support key regional initiatives and transformation projects that drive productivity, profitability, and long-term growth.
2. Digitalization & Process Optimization (Digital Champion)
• Act as a digital ambassador within the Regional FP&A team, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight quality.
• Participate in and support finance digitalization projects , including reporting automation, data visualization, and planning tool enhancements.
• Leverage tools such as Excel, SAP, Power BI , and emerging digital / AI-enabled solutions to streamline FP&A processes.
• Continuously challenge existing processes and drive process simplification, standardization, and optimization .
• Demonstrate curiosity and passion for AI, digital finance, and new ways of working , with the ability to learn quickly and apply ideas pragmatically.
3. Other Regional Ad-hoc tasks
• Will have opportunities to take on various ad-hoc tasks or projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or commercial finance, preferably in a multinational or matrix environment.
• Hands-on experience in business partnering and performance management.
Technical & Analytical Skills
• Strong understanding of P&L mechanics , including revenue, margin, and SG&A drivers.
• Solid financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strong Excel capability is required.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and data / visualization tools such as Power BI is a strong plus.
• Interest or exposure to digital, automation, and AI applications in finance is highly desirable.
Soft Skills & Mindset
• Agile, fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.
• Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear business messages.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working across functions and managing constructive challenges.
• Passion for continuous improvement, digitalization, and process optimization.
Why Join the Regional FP&A Team
• Gain a total company and regional perspective , beyond a single business or function.
• Work closely with senior finance and business leaders across divisions.
• Be part of a team that values agility, digital innovation, and continuous improvement .
• Exposure to diverse topics including performance management, transformation projects, and strategic initiatives.
• A strong platform for long-term career development within FP&A, commercial finance, or finance transformation roles.
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