Analyst, Finance General

Requisition ID:

70998 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (

NYSE:

WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S

• based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales
• close to 90% of which were in the Americas
• 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. ## This role in summary Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Analyst, Finance General. This role will be onsite in Benton Harbor, MI. You will lead and manage critical business and financial initiatives throughout the NAR MDA region. You will also influence business decisions through the analysis of major investments, drive meaningful reporting, and lead forecasting and analysis of the business. While doing so, you will have the opportunity to apply finance skills, strengthen business acumen, and accelerate your professional career in a Fortune 200 consumer products company with a global presence. ## Your responsibilities will include Forecasting and Planning

• Provide near and long-range forecasting to enhance strategic decision making (strategy planning, annual profit plan, and monthly outlook)
• Review financial results and compare to the Annual Profit Plan to ensure reasonability and consistency with overall financial objectives Manage and drive process efficiency
• Deliver continuous improvements in the annual planning process and monthly forecast processes to drive simplification and overall reduction to the processing and cycle time of the planning process
• Utilize knowledge of processes and systems to advise cross-functional teams on appropriate data sources for analysis
• Drive improvements in key financial processes to optimize efficiency and quality of data Drive Analytical Insights for Process partners
• Deliver analytical insights and influence decision-making by influencing category and channel finance leaders
• Establish relationships with process partners in the finance organization that facilitate effective collaboration and drive positive change in our processes Influence and lead key business decisions
• Collaborate with individuals across the NAR MDA organization ## Minimum requirements
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role ## Preferred skills and experiences
• Bachelor's Degree in General Business, Finance, or Accounting
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Professional presence and proven ability to lead teams and influence others
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization as well as cross-functionally
• Achievement oriented with the ability to work independently
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines
• System proficiency: SAP, BPC, Tableau, Looker Studios; Excel, and Google tools (Sheets & Slides) ## What we offer Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more!

Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations:

Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy

• Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability
• additional costs required). ## Additional information Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
• Always On Flexibility
• You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work 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 Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 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.