We, at Leggett and Platt Inc., are searching for a Finance AnalystFP and A within our Financeteam to help support our Automotivebusiness. 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 and Ayou 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 and 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 and 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 and A.
To be successful youll 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 and A and costing methodologies
:Extensive experience with S and 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
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