Financial Planning and Analysis Director

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning and Analysis Director to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Pass & Seymour Team in West Hartford, CT or Syracuse, NY.

Travel:  25% for anyone outside of Syracuse, NY.  

What Will You Do?

• This role is responsible for preparing the Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasts for P&S; and coordinating with all key support functions including operations and SG&A department heads.
• Manage and complete reporting requirements in a timely manner including variance analyses to Budget, Forecast and Prior Year, adjusted operating income walks, supplemental data reporting, month end close, quarter reviews, orders, daily sales and weekly orders.
• The role will be a key contributor in financial analytics and driving key processes within the organization including price optimization, working capital management, cost reduction programs and supporting the SIOP process.
• Partner with GM and Business Leadership to drive cost reduction and working capital initiatives, initiate such discussions with foresight of business conditions.
• Partner with FP&A Divisional and Regional Leadership to meet timelines, reviews, and deliverables of the P&L and working capital forecast and results.
• This position will also assist in streamlining processes and implementing tools to drive effective business decisions.
• Drive transparency of financial results and outlook throughout the matrix organization, including understanding and communicating reasons for variance to plan/budget.
• Support and consistently communicate with the GM and Business Leadership.
• Understand operational accounting elements such as absorption costing, production expenses, labor needs, inflation, productivity projects and cost reduction planning, inventory connectivity to the P&L and SIOP cycles.
• Identify and develop tools to manage the business, provide visibility into key metrics and drive operating performance.

Required Skills

Education:

• BA in Finance or Accounting.

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Experience with data modeling and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Leadership skills to ensure training, motivation, and development of staff.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Detail and results oriented.

Systems:

• MS Office.
• Concur Solutions.
• SharePoint.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  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  

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