Financial Analyst

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand  has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Pass and Seymour Team in  Syracuse, NY.

What Will You Do?

• As a member of the finance department, this position has direct involvement and responsibilities in the process of budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial close.
• Provide assistance to all levels of management in understanding and interpreting financial results, budgets and related financial information and processes.
• Candidate will participate in all facets of the budgeting process, working with corporate staff to complete detailed budget in accordance with LNCA guidelines and time frame.
• Individual will collect and analyze data for monthly financial forecast, coordinating inputs and preparing forecast for review.
• Identifies trends and anomalies, examines further to identify drivers, prepares summary of findings for review by top financial staff.
• Individual will work with other members of the finance team to complete month-end close in a timely fashion.
• Review and analyze various business functions and help develop process improvement plans to increase efficiency and improve financial results.
• Assist with sales forecasting, daily sales reporting and other analytical support as needed.
• All aspects of FP&A (Budgeting, forecasting, understanding of actuals) for EWS Pass & Seymour business (~$600M business).
• Preparation and analysis of supplemental various month end schedule.
• Preparation, entry and review of monthly BPC financial reporting for Pass & Seymour.
• Analysis on financial reporting and reporting packages for monthly close.
• Assist in administration of Planful reporting tool for Pass & Seymour.
• Ad hoc reports and requests / Special Projects and multidivisional assistance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education :

BA in Finance or Accounting.

Experience :

1-5 years of experience in accounting and / or finance.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.

Requires close attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors.

Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.

Exceptional computer skills, extensive knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Company specific accounting and finance software and systems a plus (BPC, Host Planful).

Demonstrated ability to create effective reports, presentations, and business correspondence.

Systems :

MS Office

Concur Solutions

SharePoint

Esker

Planful

Salary Range :   $70K - $85K

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