Director of Finance (FP&A)

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Finance to joing the Legrand Canada team in Mississaugo, ON.

The role reports to the VP of Finance for Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS). This role is responsible for preparing the annual budget and quarterly forecasts; and coordinating with all key support functions including operations and SG&A department heads

Main Job Duties:

• 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 (as applicable).
• 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.
• 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.
• Support new business and onsite staff on all Finance integration related activities and the Legrand Way.

Education: BA in Finance or Accounting

Experience: 12+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Must have strong financial control background and demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills. Must demonstrate good judgment, well developed business ethics, integrity and consultancy skills.
• Experience with data modeling and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work in a matrix environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills required.
• Must have the ability to communicate persuasively and effectively and manage multiple priorities in an intense, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Detail and results oriented.
• Prior experience with acquisitions and purchase accounting a plus

Systems:

• MS Office
• Concur Solutions
• SharePoint

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  

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