Financial Analyst I

About the position

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT.

Responsibilities

• Assists with financial / strategic analysis leading to improved decision making, including ad-hoc analysis requests, developing new approaches to analysis, and creation of new reports utilizing new mechanisms.
• Participates and provides recommendations on strategic supply network projects that may involve cross-functional groups and teams or engage with external vendors/suppliers.
• Assists with generating and issuing recurring reports and leading defined monthly accounting tasks.
• Gathers internal and external information to inform the strategic supply network planning process.
• Assists with data management / business intelligence - maintaining, updating, upgrading, or expanding the data tools used for analysis and projects.
• Key resource for Capital Planning system, process, and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Power Point, Excel, Word and Access.
• Demonstrated capability in handling highly complex analytical problems with ability to drive to insights and answers under deadlines.
• Possess strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Up to 10% Travel Required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with a data analytics tool and ERP Systems.
• Basic knowledge of management strategies, financial accounting, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Project management skills to drive change across organization and accomplish stated goals.
• Future geographic mobility.