Job Abstract

# Positions

1

Experience (Years)

10

Category

Accounting / Finance

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning Analysis Manager to join the Lighting Sector Finelite Team in Union City, CA. Leads the Financial Planning & Analysis efforts by supporting the Sr Director of Finance in providing in-depth analysis of financial results to senior management to assist in business decision making. Leads the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Ensures that budgeted investments are expenditures are well vetted utilizing sound financial analysis. Also, deploys appropriate processes, tools and controls to ensure that said investments align with strategic goals and meet financial performance requirements. Manages FP&A team and resources.

Main Job Duties:

• Partner with Sr Director of Finance to ensure that organization is properly investing its resources to achieve the optimal financial return.
• Understanding not just the numbers – but the business activity and actively providing input to management as to decision making and strategic direction.
• Conduct business case modeling, run deep dive analysis and other ad-hoc financial analysis as needed to support commercial activities such as Sales Forecasting, New Product Introduction, Sales Programs, and Margin Improvement projects.
• Partner with leadership team members and management to actively manage budget attainment and influence investment decisions.
• Oversee monthly close process. Leads efforts in consolidation of monthly results – including input in consolidation system for parent company consolidated financial statements. Prepare reports and summaries as required for inclusion in other financial reporting.
• Manage one direct report.
• Drive completion of cloud-based financial planning tool transition (Planful) and leverage Planful to optimize FP&A processes.
• Acts as liaison between local business team and Legrand North America / Group FP&A

Required Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• MBA or CPA desired

Experience:

• 10 years professional experience with at least 5 years of financial planning / budgeting experience with a demonstrated track record of results.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong financial planning & analysis acumen and general accounting / finance background
• Demonstrated track record of business partnership and ability to influence business decisions. The ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization and be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams.
• Experience in leading teams [finance and/or cross-functional] in an intense, goal-driven environment.
• Results driven with a track record of success in a wide variety of endeavors.
• Sense of urgency and ability to operate in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize and accomplish a diversified workload.
• Curious, humble, and eager to learn.
• Expert level Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Microsoft Access or other database experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Experience with presentations and documents.
• Attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues and opportunities for continuous process improvements across all FP&A areas.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Experience with multiple commercial functions such as Sales forecasting, NPI, Product Planning, Margin Improvement, or Supply Chain management a plus. [Experience with at least one of these aspects].
• Minimal travel within US, Canada and Mexico occasionally [1-2x per year]. Hybrid 3 days on-site in Union City [Tues/Wed/Thurs].

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments. We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities. With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.

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