Financial Analyst

Legrand Slovenija•Richardson, TX

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the WattStopper Vantage Team. This is a hybrid position in Richardson, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial data for reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The successful candidate will partner with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) Manager and other Finance team members by providing financial planning, cost analysis, reporting, and forecasting partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a professional environment with a focus on cost analytical experience.
Minimum 1 year experience in Finance and Accounting process management.
Working knowledge of financial analysis concepts, practices, and procedures, relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Experienced use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel (macros, pivot tables, and formulas), Power Point, Outlook, and Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) financial software applications.
Must possess strong analytical and quantitative abilities, with experience in cost analysis, Business Intelligence (BI), and reporting. Requires exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to identify patterns, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization through data analysis.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to read and comprehend highly complex instructions, procedures, and/or correspondence, while working in a cross cultural and functional matrix organization.
Ability to lead or influence others to obtain results using a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
Must possess a high level of intellectual curiosity that sparks communication, collaboration, and innovation. Must have a willingness to look beyond surface requirements.
Must be willing to collaborate with management and peers to advance team and company goals.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, meet deadlines with multiple projects in a fastpaced environment within time constraints.
Must be willing to expand knowledge relating to business commercial acumen or industry trends.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Big 4 preferred.
Accountant (CMA) preferred.
JDE Edwards knowledge preferred.
Power Bi knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report packages for senior leadership using company financial software reporting tools.
Create monthly variance reports and analyze the reasons behind monthly product and department performance and results.
Construct monthly sales, sales rebates, and bonus reports.
Formulate financial models to corroborate initiatives and annual incentive plans.
Partner with accounting to understand and drive improvements to the reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with management for ad-hoc projects.
Other duties as assigned.