Financial Analyst

Job Description Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the WattStopper Vantage Team . This is a hybrid position in Richardson, TX . The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial data for reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. He/she will partner with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) Manager and other Finance team members by providing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and forecasting partnerships. The successful candidate will also prepare a variety of month end closing functions along with financial forecasting and budgeting inquiries. Responsibilities Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report packages for senior leadership using company financial software reporting tools. Create monthly variance reports and analyze the reasons behind monthly product and department performance and results. Construct monthly sales, sales rebates, and bonus reports. Formulate financial models to corroborate initiatives and annual incentive plans. Partner with accounting to understand and drive improvements to the reporting capabilities. Collaborate with management for ad-hoc projects. Other duties as assigned. Education QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting or Finance. Experience Minimum 3 years' experience in a professional environment with analytical experience. Minimum 1 years' experience in Finance and Accounting process management. Experience in the Big 4 as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management. Accountant (CMA) preferred. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Working knowledge of financial analysis concepts, practices, and procedures, relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. JDE Edwards knowledge preferred. Experienced use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel (macros, pivot tables, and formulas), Power Point, Outlook, and Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) financial software applications. Power Bi knowledge preferred. Strong analytical and quantitative abilities including the utilization of Business Intelligence (Bl) and reporting. Must be detailed-oriented and pay attention to those details. Ability to deal with and solve complex problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to read and comprehend highly complex instructions, procedures, and/or correspondence, while working in a cross cultural and functional matrix organization. Ability to lead or influence others to obtain results using a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Must possess a high level of intellectual curiosity that sparks communication, collaboration, and innovation. Must have a willingness to look beyond surface requirements. Must be willing to collaborate with management and peers to advance team and company goals. Ability to work independently, prioritize, meet deadlines with multiple projects in a fast paced environment within time constraints. Must be willing to expand knowledge relating to business commercial acumen or industry trends. About Legrand Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit About Legrand North And Central America Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us About Legrand’s Building Control Systems Division Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more. Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand’s Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work. BCS teams’ partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today’s green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr