Financial Analyst - Central Finance

ASSA ABLOY • Lake Forest, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

America’s Residential, a division of ASSA ABLOY, is a leader in providing innovative and secure access solutions for homes across the Americas. As part of our commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth, we are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our centralized finance team. This role serves as a key financial partner across all business units, delivering critical insights and support for cross-functional initiatives. The Financial Analyst will lead efforts in capital tracking, warranty and rework analysis, and purchase price variance management. By synthesizing financial data and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization, this role ensures transparency, drives accountability, and supports informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field.
• 1-3 years finance and accounting experience.
• Exceptional communication skills, written and oral, speaks English proficiently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification.
• Responds well to questions; participate and present information in meetings.
• Self-starter with strong business acumen, problem solving skills, and ability to work independently.
• Advanced PC skills, specifically strong Excel, Power BI, and data mining.
• Proven success with managing projects that deliver results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all functions at ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA
• Experience with Essbase, SAP, MFG PRO, or HFM

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow; support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting.
• Variance Analysis & Reporting: Analyze actuals vs. budget/forecast, identify drivers of variances, and present actionable insights to management.
• Data Modeling & Scenario Analysis: Build financial models to evaluate business performance, assess risks, and support strategic decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business units to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment on financial plans.
• Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within financial operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees