Are you a Finance or Accounting professional looking to expand your knowledge and experience

Would you be excited to join an industry leader with global operations in over 70 countries

If so you might be the perfect fit for this Financial Analyst opportunity!

ASSA ABLOY is a world leader in total door opening solutions. ASSA ABLOYs Commercial Segment is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the team.

We are seeking a results-oriented finance professional to join our dynamic fast-paced organization! The Financial Analyst will support operational performance prepare financial budgets and assist with general accounting procedures. This position will collaborate closely with the finance and accounting functions within the Commercial Segment and provide support to these teams at the business level.

This position sits onsite in New Haven CT.

What will you be doing

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives across finance systems and reporting.
• Contribute to various special projects and financial analyses as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of compelling PowerPoint presentations for executive-level reporting.
• Participate in monthly close activities including journal entries account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare intercompany allocations and billings to ensure financial transparency.
• Support compliance with internal controls policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct trend analysis of monthly actual financial data and quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate on the research of financial cost variance analysis to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Prepare monthly executive-level financial reports with insights and recommendations.
• Assist in the maintenance of the global chart of accounts ensuring accuracy between local and corporate reporting.
• Assist in performing internal audit activities as needed to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
• Participate in financial integration activities related to newly acquired businesses as required. Perform and document purchase price allocations.
• Coordinate with internal teams on acquisition-related accounting.
• Support restatement efforts for acquired entities and ensure audit readiness.
• Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed.

What are we looking for

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting or related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance with a focus on technical accounting financial reporting and M&A.
• Systems experience in Power BI Business Objects or Oracle SmartView/Hyperion is mandatory.
• Must have hands-on experience with a ERP system such as JD Edwards (JDE) SAP Oracle and NetSuite.
• Demonstrated experience in creating PowerPoint presentations for C-Level Suite.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities at a time with a high degree of accuracy.
• Exceptional MS Excel skills which include conditional formulas index/match pivot tables etc.
• Proficiency in working with different systems to retrieve and analyze data.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with business partners.
• Limited travel with a potential of up to 5% if necessary (domestic).

Preferred Skills:

• Progress toward or desire to obtain an MBA preferred.
• Our ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in finance and be motivated to grow with our global organization.
• Exposure to a multi-divisional or multi-plant manufacturing setting preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles in accordance with GAAP IFRS preferred.

We review applications regularly so dont hesitate apply today!

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What we Offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow thrive and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation Sick Time and paid Company Holidays
• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Short and Long-term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition well-being and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access return we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer more secure and easier to access.

As an employer we value results not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.