We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Finance Analyst FP&A within our Finance team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Finance Analyst FP&A you will have a leading role in both branch and product line Financial Planning and Analysis processes. This role is responsible for the accurate completion of monthly, annual and long-term forecasting to ensure cost, effective operations within the guidelines set by LPA.
As a Finance Analyst FP&A you will:
* Responsible for planning, analysis and reporting at a branch level to drive local optimization, and to support global product line requirements.
* Performs several key tasks during the monthly planning cycle in the areas of pricing, non-volume revenue, direct labour, standard costs, margin analysis, expense forecasts, working capital inputs, projection reasonableness, etc.
* Providing insight to the Costing team to appropriately account for costing parameters
* Support local plants in cost save initiatives. Drive cost reduction and profit enhancement via analysis and related recommendations for the business.
* Support both local plant and global FP&A with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
* Ensuring that data provided by other groups is validated and vetted prior to inclusion in planning.
* Educate and train others on FP&A.
To be successful you'll need:
* Post-secondary degree from an accredited University in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; Professional certification and/or MBA preferred
* 5+ years of financial planning and analysis exeprience within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
* Ability to work on global teams, proficient verbal and written communication
* Solid understanding of FP&A and costing methodologies
* Extensive experience with S&OP and budgeting/forecasting processes
* Computer literacy, specifically Miscrosoft Excel (SQL a plus)
* Proficiency in ERP systems, familiarity with Microsoft D365 preferred
* Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail and process
* High integrity and ethical standards, and an ability to handle confidential information
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at careers@leggett.com
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* 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.
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