Financial Analyst Lead

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The Financial Analyst Lead will own forecasting processes, financial reporting, and business performance analysis while supporting key strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

This position partners closely with cross-functional teams to align financial targets with operational execution and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

So, what will you be doing as a Financial Analyst Lead?

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the development and management of short-term and long-range financial forecasts, including monthly forecasts and multi-year strategic plans
• Analyze trends, market conditions, and business drivers to identify risks and opportunities
• Align financial forecasts with demand planning, sales expectations, and operational capacity
• Manage forecasting cycles, ensuring timely updates and accuracy

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting, including Monthly Business Review (MBR) materials and financial dashboards
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs (e.g., Sales, EBIT, EBITDA, working capital metrics)
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and provide clear recommendations
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership

Costing & Profitability Analysis

• Lead or support product costing processes, including inventory valuation methodologies such as FIFO costing
• Analyze cost drivers, margins, and pricing performance
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities

Strategic Planning & Decision Support

• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
• Support capital planning, budgeting, and long-term financial strategy development
• Evaluate business opportunities, including product launches and operational investments

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Collaborating with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to align financial and operational plans
• Participate in S&OP and demand planning processes to ensure alignment across functions
• Provide financial guidance to support business decisions and performance improvement

Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement

• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and forecasting methodologies
• Develop tools and automation to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy
• Establish standardized processes and best practices for financial planning

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Proven experience in financial analysis, or related finance role
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Background in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain finance
• Experience supporting cross-functional planning processes (e.g., S&OP)

What to Do Next

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Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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