Finance Manager - Minneapolis - Legrand AV, Inc.

Description

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at Legrand

We're looking for a driven, hands-on Finance Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces challenge, and is passionate about delivering results. This role partners directly with the Brand General Manager as both a financial steward and an operational catalyst, shaping the financial strategy and execution that drives business performance.

As the Manager of Commercial Finance, you'll own the brand-level P&L and be the go-to partner for translating data into action. You'll combine sharp analytical thinking with the grit and tenacity to push for continuous improvement, challenge assumptions, and drive accountability across the organization.

If you are energized by making an impact, influencing decisions, and delivering measurable results, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Financial Leadership & Performance
  • Own the brand-level P&L- deeply understand key drivers, ensure financial accuracy and transparency, and drive accountability for performance and results.
  • Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecastingwith GMs, building robust financial models that connect operational levers to outcomes and enable data-driven decisions.
  • Anticipate and analyze performance trends, identifying risks and opportunities and driving cross-functional actions that improve financial results.
  • Challenge assumptionsand lead rigorous ROI analyses on major investments, ensuring resources are directed toward the highest-impact opportunities.
• Business Partnering & Execution
  • Act as astrategic thought partnerto GMs, marketing, and operations - providing insights, challenging ideas, and helping teams convert plans into measurable outcomes.
  • Bringfinancial clarity and disciplineto business decisions around pricing, promotions, and commercial initiatives.
  • Be willing tolean into productive conflictto get to the best answer for the business - even when it's uncomfortable.
• Reporting & Accountability
  • Translate data into clear, actionable insightsthrough dynamic financial reporting and KPI tracking across sales, margin, and cost drivers.
  • Create a culture ofownership and follow-through, ensuring identified actions are implemented and results are achieved.
  • Develop and monitor KPIsthat drive visibility, accountability, and performance improvement across the business.
• Strategic Initiatives
  • Partner ongrowth projectssuch as new product launches, market expansion, and contract negotiations - ensuring financial rigor and a focus on results.
  • Bring curiosity and resilience to every conversation - driving alignment and pushing initiatives through to execution.
• Process Improvement & Controls
  • Continuously look for ways tosimplify, standardize, and strengthenfinancial processes and tools.
  • Promote a mindset ofcontinuous improvement and accountability, never settling for "good enough."
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and compliance requirements while maintaining strong internal controls.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems (e.g., SAP or similar ERP) and planning tools (e.g., Planful or similar), Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and influencing cross-functional partners.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering quality results.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a focus on commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of driving business results through financial leadership and business partnership with strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic and evolving business setting.
• Extensive experience with budget and forecast processes, analyses, and presentations to senior executives.
• Extensive background financial statement modeling that results in actionable outcomes.
• Detail-oriented with excellent execution skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize competing priorities and heavy workload.
• Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to be customer focused and responsive to questions and needs in a deadline driven environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position typically operates in a corporate office environment, with periodic travel to business units, manufacturing sites, client sites, or industry events as needed. Standard working hours apply, with flexibility required to meet business deadlines and support commercial teams.

The expected salary range for this position is $130,000-150,000annually.

The offered compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to level of experience, certifications/education, training, and work location.This position is eligible for variable incentive pay based on company performance.

If you'd like to work in a fun, creative, business-casual environment that offers a comprehensive benefit package, we encourage you to apply

Legrand is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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