Senior Lead Financial Analyst

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Lead Financial Analyst in London to support their Operations Finance Team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, extensive financial analysis experience, strong Excel skills, and familiar with SAP and SalesForce. This role involves leading financial forecasting, providing strategic insights, and ensuring financial integrity. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance and/or accounting with monthly reporting responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Forecasting Coordination for monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Provide Strategic Financial Insights on operating expenses and capital investments.
• Evaluate Business Impacts of proposed initiatives and changes.
• Deliver Performance Reporting to senior Operations leadership.
• Ensure Financial Integrity during month-end close.
• Support sales team using CRM systems.
• Manage pipeline focus initiatives like SFDC adoption.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Data manipulation

Excel data analytical skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

SalesForce

Job description

Overview

Lutron has an immediate opening for a Senior Lead Financial Analyst based in our London office to support our Operations Finance Team. This position will be a key part of the Finance Team supporting monthly financial forecasting for Cost of Goods Sold. A successful Senior Lead Financial Analyst will have a working knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, strong data manipulation skills, and the initiative to learn and add value to the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead Forecasting Coordination: Collaborate cross‑functionally with key stakeholders across the organization to consolidate and deliver monthly and quarterly financial forecasts for Lutron's global manufacturing network.
• Provide Strategic Financial Insights: Assess trends in operating expenses, capital investments, and related metrics to support forecast accuracy and contribute to broader financial strategy.
• Evaluate Business Impacts: Support leadership by analyzing the financial implications, risks, and opportunities of proposed business initiatives and operational changes.
• Deliver Performance Reporting: Produce and refine monthly variance analyses for spending, presenting insights and recommendations to senior Operations leadership to guide decision‑making.
• Ensure Financial Integrity: Partner with international accounting teams during month‑end close to validate financial data and ensure compliance with corporate financial policies.
• Sales team support. Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage client data, track interactions, and ensure effective communication and follow‑up. Work with legal and facilitate with local team on any new contracts with customers, consultants, reps, etc.
• Pipeline management. Drive certain strategic sales‑focus initiatives like pipeline management, SFDC adoption etc.
• Stay aligned to Lutron's culture and values

• Be passionate
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing markets
• Be innovative thinker
• Be customer focused
• Be ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Extensive experience in finance and/or accounting with monthly reporting responsibility
• Strong Excel data analytical skills required
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred
• Experience in SAP and SalesForce is required
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across functions
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and deadlines
• A track record of stepping into leadership and mentorship roles
• Comfort working in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities

Lutron Electronics' position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people‑centric, technology‑driven organization.

For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity - Affimative Action - Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.