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Ecolab · Onsite · CHN - Shanghai - Shanghai

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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