Finance Leadership Development Program Associate

Position Description

 

At a Glance

 

Legrand is looking for qualified candidates interested in an exciting career opportunity for a Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) to join the LNA Team. This is a three-year program filling any of a variety of finance positions within Legrand North America business locations. These rotations will require relocation. Potential assigned office locations are Connecticut, Minnesota, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Positions are specifically selected for each individual to broaden their financial skills and experiences in preparation for future financial leadership roles.  Accompanying training opportunities will offer program participants the opportunity to develop leadership skills in preparation for future leadership positions. 

 

Finance Leadership Development Program

 

The Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is an intensive program designed to accelerate the development of talent and produce business leaders ready to support Legrand’s growth in North America.

 

This three-year program allows Associates to build leadership and functional skills through challenging rotational positions and training. While working in this role you’ll be mentored and trained to learn valuable skills, such as supervisory and change management techniques, strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and collaboration and teamwork to further enhance your career development.

 

As a FLDP Associate, you will complete a three 12-month assignments in real, full time positions with commensurate responsibilities and accountability, at different Legrand locations in the United States.  Positions will be assigned to broaden the FLDP Associate’s experience in areas such as general accounting, financial analysis & planning, forecasting, cost accounting and controls.  Upon successful completion of the program, you will be assigned to a finance position in a Legrand North America location and you’ll be poised to contribute at a leadership level to the corporation.

 

Main job duties are dependent upon the specific finance role the FLDP is assigned to fill for approximately one year. Assigned positions will be tailored to expand each participant’s finance experiences in disciplines such as general accounting financial planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and operations/cost accounting.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: 3 -5 years of relevant finance work experience

Preferred Skills

• The associate must be mobile to move to any location within the US.
• Possible assignment locations include current and future Legrand North America business sites.
• Upon successful completion of the program, the FLDP Associate will be assigned to an pen role in Finance at any Legrand location.
• Demonstrated financial acumen through strong performance feedback.
• Results driven with a track record of success in a wide variety of endeavors.
• Collaborative – recognized for effective relationship building skills
• High energy; a can-do attitude when challenges occur
• Naturally takes on challenging assignments
• Strong organizational values and integrity
• Speaks with confidence

 

Company Info

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

 

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid