Financial Analyst

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the Finelite Team in Union City, CA.

The candiate will have direct involvement and responsibilities in the process of budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial close.  Completes compilation of financial data and provides assistance to all levels of management in understanding and interpreting financial results, budgets and related financial information and processes. 

What Will You Do?

MAIN JOB DUTIES:

• Collects and analyzes data for monthly financial forecast, coordinating inputs and preparing forecast for review. 
• Works with members of the finance team to complete month-end close in a timely fashion.  Collects data and prepares various month-end financial reports in excel. 
• Analyzes financial data, identifies trends and anomalies, determines drivers and prepares summary of findings for review.
• Participates in all facets of the the budgeting process, working with finance staff to complete detailed budget in accordance with LNA time frame. 
• Prepares, reviews and enters monthly BPC financial reporting
• Develop financial models using excel and BPC financial reporting system to report and communicate trends on financial performance.
• Insure that defined areas of responsibility are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements including assigned areas outside of Finance.
• Review and analyze various business functions and help develop process improvement plans to increase efficiency and improve financial results.
• Supports leaders of Finance, Accounting and Functional leads on departmental spending.
• Prepares Ad hoc reports and data requests as required

Basic Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors' Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related subject matter combined with experience.
• 2+ years of relevant financial experience.

Preferred Skills

• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Require strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Close attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to execute tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision. 
• Exceptional computer skills, extensive knowledge of Excel, Access, and Powerpoint.
• Basic understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation.
• Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.

About Legrand

Every single day, Legrand brings power, light and data to millions of spaces around the world. Legrand is a global, publicly-traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with 36,000 employees worldwide, a market cap of $16B, revenue of more than $5 billion, with products sold in 180 countries. Legrand is listed on the Forbes Global 2000 as one of the world’s best employers.  For more information, visit legrand.com.

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 5,000 associates in 60 locations, working in 6 product categories (Electrical Wiring Systems, Building Control Systems, AV, Data Communications, Power Distribution and Control, and Lighting).  LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. LNCA offers distinctive benefits like high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active women’s network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growth company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us.  

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Through Pinnacle, Finelite, and OCL, Legrand designs and manufactures high performance, environmentally sustainable lighting solutions and products for commercial, educational and healthcare facilities.  We work with leading architects and contractors to supply systems and products.  We employ a talented group of lighting engineers and designers who work with the latest technologies, using cutting-edge tools to create fixtures which are unique and built to last.  Our products offer the design professional a complete palette of integrated products that breathe life into architectural spaces for design that lasts.  Legrand’s specification grade products are suited for a broad range of applications, and the integrated product line allows designers to create multi-level lighting scenarios using various luminaires from an extensive offering.

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