Senior Analyst, Finance General at Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor, MI

Job description

Requisition ID: 73408 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 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com . This role in summary As a strategic commercial finance partner, you will sit at the intersection of merchandising, analytics, and category leadership to steer profitable growth across our core categories. Collaborating day-to-day with the category merchandising teams, you will immerse yourself in product portfolios, competitor pricing dynamics, and evolving market trends to uncover hidden margin opportunities and forecast commercial needs. You will own the cadence—evaluating promotional ROI, dissecting campaign and holiday post-audits, and ensuring marketing investments deliver maximum DCM. Beyond the numbers, this role is about translating complex performance data into compelling, high-level narratives that drive decisive action among senior executives. You will establish and scale standardized reporting frameworks that elevate analytical rigor across teams, breaking down silos between commercial operators and finance. By cultivating strong cross-functional relationships, gathering continuous feedback, and championing best practices, you will serve as a trusted advisor who shapes category strategy, optimizes commercial spend, and directly impacts bottom-line performance. Your responsibilities will include Partner closely with category merchandising teams to shape and execute promotional pricing strategies. Develop a deep understanding of assigned category product offerings, trade partners and promotional environments. Bring actionable insights to business partners via “Agile Promotional Planning” process, linking strategic intent to actual execution Model and evaluate promotional strategies, trade spend and promotional ROI in collaboration with merchandising teams. Ensure data accuracy and integrity within Anaplan BPT by working cross functionally with channel sales and merchandising teams. Own Price Margin Realization (PMR) reporting by articulating pricing and mix effects on baseline margins. Deep dive into brand, channel and family level aspects driving performance. Consolidate and distribute regular management reporting including bi-mothly Agile Promotional Reviews and Weekly Pricing Governance files. Improve and build upon existing tools and processes. (E.G. Promotional Sandbox Tool, Statistical Sales Forecasting, Non-Promotional Baselines / ROI Analysis) Minimum requirements Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business 2+ years of experience in a corporate finance function such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, Cost, or Accounting Preferred skills and experiences MBA in Finance Business Acumen: Uses extensive knowledge and insight about the business to fully engage in business discussions to maximize shareholder value. Strategic Partner: Develops effective relationships with finance and cross-functional partners by building trust, leveraging networks, applying financial expertise, and measuring and driving business results Data-driven Insights: Applies data analytics and judgment to draw insights that inform business decision making Continuous Improvement / Lean: Applies lean thinking to streamline finance processes enabling the team to focus on business partnering and impacting future outcomes. Communication: Exhibits effective and rigorous communication skills across