Sr. Financial Analyst

Traka Group; Lake Forest, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support Pfister’s financial planning, analysis, and strategic initiatives. You will partner with cross-functional teams, build financial models, and communicate insights to drive profitability in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel, Power BI, and strong communication to present findings and influence decisions. Hybrid work in Lake Forest, CA with on-site Tue-Thu, and a salary range of $81,802–$128,546 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a financial analyst role supporting a sales organization, preferably in consumer products or building industry.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to communicate analysis to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support Retail Sales Team with financial planning and analysis; model pricing discounts and sales reporting.
• Maintain control environment over PCR and other program change requests.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to ensure alignment on allocations and reporting.
• Investigate variances and perform monthly analyses of Business Area results; prepare management presentations.
• Provide actionable insights to assess risks and opportunities and support financial commitments.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and month-end journal entries related to customer programming and bonuses.
• Present financial results to management using PowerPoint.

Skills

Financial modeling

Power BI

Advanced Excel

P&L analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

MS Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

# Sr. Financial Analyst**Job Summary**ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and decision-making processes within the Pfister business segment. This position will partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights, develop financial models, and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to communicate financial data effectively.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities*** (40%) Support the Retail Sales Team by providing financial planning and analysis support. Projects include reviewing and financial modeling of pricing discounts, customer programming, and sales reporting. Individual will work closely with sales department to improve customer profitability and focus on driving the necessary culture and processes.* (10%) Maintain a strong control environment over the Price Change Request (PCR)\\ Job Quote process and other program change requests.* (10%) Collaborate closely with accounting and functional finance teams to ensure alignment on financial allocation methodologies and maintain the integrity of financial reporting.* (15%) Investigate variances against historical performance and forecasts, identifying and highlighting key business drivers and trends. Perform in-depth monthly analysis of Business Area financial results and prepare comprehensive management presentations to inform strategic decision-making.* (10%) Provide actionable financial insights to assess risks and uncover opportunities, proactively identifying issues and recommending solutions to achieve financial commitments.* (10%) Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, analyze reserve balances, and month-end journal entries related to customer programming, bonus accrual, and sales commissions.* (5%) Prepare & present financial results to management using PowerPoint.**Education and Experience Profile*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.* 3-5 years of experience in a financial analyst role supporting a sales organization, preferably in the consumer products or building industry* 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 are required.* Ability to compile large amounts of data into useful information* Strong P&L and invoice experience**Preferred Qualifications*** MS Power BI* Experience in a manufacturing environment.* Strong understanding of business forecasting and financial modeling.* 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.* Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.* 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.* Demonstrates self-awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.**Work Environment:**This position will be Hybrid (onsite Tuesday through Thursday) based in Lake Forest, California.The annual salary for this role is $81,802-$128,546.The final pay rate offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role. Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are* Paid time off, including sick and vacation days* 12 paid holidays* Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance* Supplemental critical illness, hospital, accident, and indemnity available for purchase* Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements* 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility requirementsAll benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail].*We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.*