Financial Analyst- Marketing/Ops (NH)

Financial Analyst- Marketing/Ops (NH)

Location: Lake Forest, CA, US, 92610

Position Level: Associate

Department: Finance

Travel: No Travel Required

Job Summary: ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Financial Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and performance management across SG&A, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. This role will partner closely with Operations, Product Management, and Functional Leaders to provide insights that drive cost discipline, margin improvement, and successful product launches. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, is comfortable working with complex data, understands manufacturing and overhead cost structures, and can translate financial analysis into clear actionable recommendations for business leaders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• SG&A & Operating Expense Management Support monthly close, forecasting, and annual budgeting for SG&A functions Partner with functional leaders in Marketing, Engineering, and R&D Teams by providing financial planning and analysis support. Perform variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; clearly explain drivers Identify cost optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) & Margin Analysis Analyze material, labor, freight, and overhead cost drivers impacting gross margin Support standard cost updates, cost rollups, and manufacturing variance analysis Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on cost reduction and efficiency initiatives Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate margin impacts of cost changes
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Financial Support Partner with Product Management and Engineering on NPI business cases and ROI analysis Support pricing, cost targets, and margin expectations for new product launches Track post-launch performance vs. business case and highlight risks/opportunities Ensure NPI financials are incorporated into forecasts and long-range plans
• Reporting & Business Partnering Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for leadership Build clear, concise presentations that communicate financial results and insights Support ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives as needed Continuously improve reporting tools, models, and processes

Education and Experience Profile

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or a related finance role 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 (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling) Ability to compile large amounts of data into useful information

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with ERP Systems and financial reporting tools Experience in a manufacturing environment, consumer products, or hardware environment Strong understanding of business forecasting, budgeting and month-end close. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination. Comprehensive understanding of P&L analysis, covering revenue, COGS, and operating margin.

Critical Skills

Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Optimizes Work Process: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Collaborative business partner with strong interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Hybrid work in office 3 days/week. Pay Range: $53,708 to $84,399.