Commercial Finance Analyst

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Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated.

This position provides analysis and reporting that supports decision making by management. It assists with recommendations on strategic projects that involve data gathering, business intelligence, report writing and execution. It also helps communicate recommendations derived from analysis with functional and senior leadership teams to drive change and shareholder value.

• Assist with financial and strategic analysis leading to improved decision making, including ad‑hoc analysis requests, developing new approaches to analysis, and creating new reports utilizing new mechanisms. Supports annual planning processes, maintains updates on annual plan progress and reports results.
• Participate and provide recommendations on strategic division‑led projects that may involve cross‑functional groups and teams or engage with external vendors/suppliers. Provide guidance, raise issues, and resolve conflicts as necessary.
• Assist with generating and issuing recurring reports and leading defined monthly accounting tasks. Reports may be used in senior or executive management meetings and reviews. Recommend and develop new reports as needed when new analysis is required.
• Gather internal and external information to inform the strategic supply network planning process. Analyze new business opportunities by gathering necessary data and building financial models.
• Assist with data management / business intelligence – maintain, update, upgrade, or expand the data tools used for analysis and projects. Identify new tools and work with the team to incorporate them into the business.
• Support financial systems, processes, and policies.

The Finance and Accounting department supports the entire corporation. Analysts are likely to be individual contributors that work with team members across all levels of the organization to drive change and results. La‑Z‑Boy is amid the largest capacity investment in our Supply Network in recent times and this role has a high level of influence for enabling the execution and optimizing future state.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with 0‑2 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
  PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Demonstrated capability in handling highly complex analytical problems with ability to drive insights and answers under deadlines.
• Possess strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Up to 10% travel required.

• Experience with a data analytics tool and ERP systems.
• Basic knowledge of management strategies, financial accounting, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Project management skills to drive change across organization and accomplish stated goals.
• Future geographic mobility.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Finance and Sales
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Benefit offerings to employee and their families include:
Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 6%;
Paid time off includes 9‑11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non‑exempt only) or state‑mandated sick time.

At La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service and quality products. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la‑z‑ or by calling 734‑242‑1444.

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