Director - Corporate Planning & Analysis, Plan

At Ecolab, we’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and driving positive impact globally. As Director of Plan in Corporate Planning & Analysis, you will drive financial strategy and long-term planning to meet our performance goals.

• Oversee, develop, and mentor a team of talented professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top‑tier finance professionals.
• Provide executive‑level operational and thought leadership as an integral part of the CP&A leadership team.
• Lead the annual Plan across divisions, regions and functions, including:
  • Presenting recommendations to leadership on target setting for business units
  • Coordinating with finance leaders across the globe to drive a financial plan that achieves enterprise objectives
  • Supporting executives in allocation of funding for strategic investments, optimally positioning Ecolab for future growth
• Provide advice to the CEO, CFO, COO, and other key leaders on strategic planning and other related financial topics.
• Maintain a laser focus on delivering near- and long-term financial performance objectives across profit and loss (P&L) lines.
• Ensure consistent application of financial planning principles and best practices throughout the organization.
• Drive process improvements and lead ad hoc projects to enhance financial planning efficiency.

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
• 13 years of professional experience, preferably in finance
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this position

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.
• Proven track record of handling high-impact, ambiguous, and complex financial initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modeling, presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint), and financial systems (EPM).
• Strong analytical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and unwavering integrity.
• Effective project management skills to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities.

The base salary range for this position is $ - $. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. 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.

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

• 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.

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation 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.

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.