Financial Analyst - Residential Business Unit

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Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions with top brands, such as LiftMaster and Chamberlain, found in millions of homes, businesses, and communities worldwide. 

As a leader in the Smart Home industry, we boast one of the largest IoT install bases, with innovative products consisting of cameras, locks, card readers, garage door openers, gates and more, all powered by our myQ digital ecosystem. 

This is a hybrid role, offering three days onsite at our headquarters in Oak Brook, IL and two days remote.

Job Summary

This role is within Chamberlain Group's Finance function. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Build and maintain strong partnerships with the LiftMaster Sales & Marketing organization, provide financial decision support, participate in sales & marketing meetings, conduct regular financial performance and forecast reviews and (ii) Ensure accuracy of financial results, analysis and forecasts; drive compliance to policies and controls; ensure appropriate monthly judgement and estimates are booked/accrued; deliver the financial aspects of the monthly S&OP process. Education requirements include: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; Experience requirements include: 2+ years of experience in a financial analysis role within a business unit

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the LiftMaster Sales & Marketing organization, provide financial decision support, participate in sales & marketing meetings, conduct regular financial performance and forecast reviews

• Ensure accuracy of financial results, analysis and forecasts; drive compliance to policies and controls; ensure appropriate monthly judgement and estimates are booked/accrued; deliver the financial aspects of the monthly S&OP process

• Prepare & communicate periodic analysis around Business Unit performance & budgets/forecasts on topics such as monthly variance analysis, volume-price-mix, gross to net revenue, and margin walks; assess & communicate financial risks and opportunities, product profitability and effectiveness of discount programs; provide analysis of projects and initiatives against goals

• Help ensure budgets and forecasts are aligned with strategic direction; ensure compliance with planning calendar timelines

• Work with product managers on their budgets/forecasts by providing analysis around price, mix, promotions, returns, warranty, and other related metrics/trends

• Help drive Commercial Business Unit New Product Development projects by assisting in the creation and maintenance of financial business cases, and review underlying business assumptions

• Act as a first line of support for front end users in finance and be the "go to" resource for questions and issues regarding the Commercial Business Unit

• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.

• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a financial analysis role within a business unit

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ERP, data warehouse queries, and planning tools; strong knowledge of accounting concepts

Other:

• Ability to travel up to 5% of time within North America

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• CMA/CPA

Experience:

• Experience working directly with Sales & Marketing &/or Business Unit Leaders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with SAP, BI and BPC

The pay range/rate of pay for this position is $73,000.00 - $117,850.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including,