Financial Analyst

Overview

Lutron has an immediate opening for a Financial Analyst to support our Operations Finance Team. This position will be a key part of the Corporate Finance Team supporting management decision‑making with reporting and analysis in a cross‑functional environment. A successful 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.

Coordinate all aspects of budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting for their specific area of ownership within Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):

• Manage the annual budget process for business partners, including monthly data analysis of variance to budget
• Accurately prepare consolidated monthly and quarterly forecasts based on key drivers from leaders across the organization
• Analyze trends in operating expenses, capital expenditures and other related areas
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and cost savings through analysis of large data sets
• Analyze the financial impact, risks, and opportunities of business decisions proposed by leadership
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and support and enhance financial reporting
• Research and understand cost drivers based on historical trends in data and expected performance

Active communication across the Lutron organization:

• Lead business reviews with business partners and the finance team
• Provide detailed financial analytics in support of monthly updates
• Equip business partners with the data they need to meet or exceed financial commitments
• Proactively make recommendations to business partners regarding risks and opportunities
• Partner with accounting during the monthly close process and ensure compliance with Lutron’s accounting policies
• Provide data and visuals for board of director and audit committee presentations

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA required for all degrees earned
• 3+ years of work experience preferred; minimum 1 year of work experience in finance and/or accounting with monthly reporting responsibility required
• Strong Excel data analytical skills required
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred
• Experience in SAP is a plus

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