Financial & Cost Analyst

Financial & Cost Analyst supporting FP&A and cost accounting for the Finelite business. This role delivers accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights to drive performance and decision-making. Responsibilities include supporting monthly close, analyzing manufacturing costs and variances, maintaining financial data in ERP/reporting systems, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, and developing dashboards and KPIs. Partners cross-functionally to improve processes, ensure data accuracy, and support audits while driving continuous improvement. **At a Glance** Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Financial & Cost Analyst to join the Finelite Team in Union City, CA. The Financial & Cost Analyst is a key member of the Finelite Finance team, supporting both FP&A and cost accounting activities. This role partners cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and business leaders to deliver accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and process improvements that drive business performance. ### Responsibilities **Key Responsibilities** • Support monthly financial close and reporting processes • Maintain and upload financial data in planning/reporting systems (e.g., BPC/Planful) • Extract, validate, and analyze data from ERP and reporting tools • Assist in the development of dashboards and KPIs to track business performance • Support cost accounting activities, including preparation of journal entries, and analysis of manufacturing costs, inventory, and variances • Assist with tracking and explaining cost drivers and operational trends • Prepare journal entries and support account reconciliations (e.g. inventory capitalization, freight, cost adjustments, etc.) • Ensure adherence to internal controls and identify inconsistencies or gaps • Support audit requests and documentation • Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, streamline reporting, and enhance financial processes • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve business processes and drive business value • Document and improve standard operating procedures Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 ### Qualifications **Experience & Education** • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field • 0-3 years of experience in FP&A or cost accounting • Manufacturing or operations finance experience preferred **Technical Skills** • Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling • Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools • Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS) and financial statements **Core Competencies** • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • High attention to detail and accuracy with ability to consistently meet deadlines • Effective communication skills across finance and non-finance stakeholders • Proactive mindset with curiosity and continuous improvement focus **Why This Role Matters** This role is critical to providing accurate financial insights, strengthening operational decision-making, and supporting the continued growth and transformation of the Finelite business. ### About the Company **About Legrand** Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en **About Legrand North and Central America** Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as dist…