Finance Director

ECOLAB
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Illinois, Naperville
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Aug 30, 2025
Ecolab is seeking a high-impactFinance Directorto lead within ourOrder to Cash (O2C)function, with responsibility for driving operational excellence, optimizing working capital, and leading a high-performing team. This role is designed as astrategic entry pointinto Ecolab's broader finance organization, offering future opportunities to rotate into areas such asDivision Finance, Corporate FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, and Commercial Finance. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance leader with broad experience across accounting, finance, and financial operations who is looking to grow into enterprise-level leadership roles. What You'll Do Lead the financial strategy and execution of O2C operations, managing a large trade receivables portfolio and driving improvements in collections, credit risk, and cash flow. Partner cross-functionally with sales, finance, and operations to resolve barriers to payment and enhance customer experience. Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), working capital trends, and portfolio health to senior leadership. Contribute to enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, including digital tools, process automation, and system enhancements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on strategic projects such as M&A, integrations, and policy harmonization. Serve as a finance thought leader, preparing for future rotations into other finance roles across the organization. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, / or finance operations (including credit, billing collection). 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications MBA or CPA. Experience in global manufacturing or industrial sectors. Background in ERP systems and digital finance tools. Demonstrated success in leading change and driving process improvements. Experience managing vendor relationships and external service providers. #li-uscf Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: 141,800-212,800 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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