Financial Analyst

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aFinancial Analystto join theElectrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Teamin West Hartford, CT.Support Wiremold with financial statement planning / forecasting, reporting, metrics, and analytics. Also, maintain key business metrics and partner with functional teams to provide finance decision support for key decisions including commercial finance decisions. As with all finance roles it is important that this position champions the Legrand control framework within the company.

What Will You Do?

Essential Responsibilities :

Provide support to the FP&A and Operations Finance, and business partners in the development of strategic plan, annual plan, and periodic forecasts.

Own the analysis, budgeting of SG&A; work closely with cost center owners on expense timing.

Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual results (including supplemental schedules) to LNCA in consolidated reporting system.

Perform P&L variance and trend analysis vs budget, forecast, and prior year to identify risks, opportunities, drivers, and trends and translate analytics into action plans for maintaining budget and forecast attainment.

Develop and maintain business metrics to guide management decision making.

Support key business decisions through finance modeling and ad hoc analysis.

Communicate expense reclassification entries identified during financial statement analysis to accounting and maintaining estimates for selective accruals.

Develop and enhance reporting using company standard tools such as power BI.

Work with finance and business partners to continuously improve business processes and financial controls.

Lead finance business projects for the purpose of improving company capabilities.

Maintain finance procedures to support consistent outcomes and cross-training of other team members.

Performs other and similar duties as requested.

General Responsibilities :

Meet deadlines and established goals.

Continuously look for ways to improve quality and productivity.

Provide timely status updates to the team on tasks, projects, etc.

Participate in ongoing individual training / development program.

Perform backup functions to other finance team members. Engage in cross-training to support back-up efforts as directed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Experience :

1-3 years plus of experience in Accounting & Finance.

Organized, deadline driven, and detail oriented.

Strong analytical skills; financial modeling experience a plus

Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Highly computer literate including Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI; strong proficiency in Excel

Experience in manufacturing a plus but not required.

Ability to work within a team environment.

Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks.

High level of self-initiative and dependability.

Demonstrated ability to display strong customer service skills.

Must be flexible to perform overtime duties or adjust schedule when required.

Must be flexible and willing to pitch in as needed.

Must possess positive, "can do" attitude.

Must be professional in appearance and attitude and possess the ability to work in a professional manner with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work , and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative , and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA : LR ). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com / en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical , and Data Center markets . LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental , and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active / growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us / electrical wiring devices

Equal Opportunity Employer

LocationUS-CT-West Hartford

Positions 1

Experience (Years) 1

Category Accounting / Finance