Sr. Financial Analyst

ASSA ABLOY • Lake Forest, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and decision-making processes within the Pfister business segment. This position will partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights, develop financial models, and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to communicate financial data effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a financial analyst role supporting a sales organization, preferably in the consumer products or building industry
• Ability to build strong relationships and sense of urgency
• Strong ability to communicate analysis and recommendations to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Ability to compile large amounts of data into useful information
• Strong P&L and invoice experience

Nice To Haves

• MS Power BI
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of business forecasting and financial modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
• Comprehensive understanding of P&L analysis, covering revenue, COGS, and operating margin.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Sales Team by providing financial planning and analysis support. Projects include reviewing and financial modeling of pricing discounts, customer programming, and sales reporting. Individual will work closely with sales department to improve customer profitability and focus on driving the necessary culture and processes.
• Maintain a strong control environment over the Price Change Request (PCR) Job Quote process and other program change requests.
• Collaborate closely with accounting and functional finance teams to ensure alignment on financial allocation methodologies and maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
• Investigate variances against historical performance and forecasts, identifying and highlighting key business drivers and trends. Perform in-depth monthly analysis of Business Area financial results and prepare comprehensive management presentations to inform strategic decision-making.
• Provide actionable financial insights to assess risks and uncover opportunities, proactively identifying issues and recommending solutions to achieve financial commitments.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, analyze reserve balances, and month-end journal entries related to customer programming, bonus accrual, and sales commissions.
• Prepare & present financial results to management using PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
• 12 paid holidays
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental critical illness, hospital, accident, and indemnity available for purchase
• Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior