Sr. Finance Analyst – Global Supply Chain

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

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Sr. Finance Analyst – Global Supply Chain role plays a key role in supporting and driving both operational and financial performance within the organization. This position is responsible for ensuring effective financial planning and analysis related to direct material expenditure, inventory, and supply chain activities. In addition to monitoring financial targets, this role partners closely with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, influence strategic decisions, and implement initiatives aimed at improving profitability, efficiency, and growth.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes related to direct material purchases, inflation, FX impacts, inventory, tariffs, project savings, and departmental spending for Purchasing and Sourcing functions.
• Act as a strategic thought partner by constructively challenging business decisions and assumptions, encouraging alternative approaches when appropriate to drive optimal outcomes for the organization, while maintaining professionalism and strong cross-functional relationships.
• Lead proactive financial analysis and scenario planning to anticipate risks and opportunities, enabling the organization to make informed decisions and address potential challenges before they arise.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Sourcing to establish measurable material savings and PPV (Purchase Price Variance) targets and support initiatives to achieve these goals.
• Perform financial analyses to assess supply chain exposure to global trade policy shifts, identify mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and support supplier-related cost reduction opportunities through reporting, modeling, and financial insights.
• Assist in supplier negotiations by providing margin analysis and proposal modeling.
• Support strategic purchasing decisions, including last time buys, and evaluate their financial impact on inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory and purchasing reporting processes to enhance efficiency and support value creation.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Brand, and Finance teams to implement best practices in demand planning, inventory management, and excess and obsolete inventory reserves.
• Manage the Excess and Obsolescence (E&O) process: prepare reports, lead management discussions, recommend actions, and oversee reserve calculations.
• Collaborate with the demand planning team to align inventory investments with forecasted business needs; conduct scenario modeling to optimize working capital.
• Conduct monthly analysis of sourcing financial metrics (e.g., material savings, PPV, cost center spend, project savings) and present findings to Finance and Operations leadership.
• Ensure accuracy of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements within areas of responsibility.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls related to procurement and inventory; ensure compliance with cycle counting and physical inventory policies across division sites.
• Support the annual inventory audit process, encompassing the full scope of activities including physical inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory valuation particularly relative to supply chain valuations like tariffs, freight cost tack-On’s etc., reconciliation of discrepancies, and preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation. Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and timely resolution of audit findings.
• Support the evaluation of capital expenditures and fixed assets through ROI analyses.
• Monitor cost center performance and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions as needed.
• Execute ad hoc projects with accuracy, timeliness, and strategic insight.
• Demonstrate alignment with the company’s core values: Integrity, Customer Responsiveness, Innovation, Passionate Contribution & Empowerment, and Continuous Improvement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong technology skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel and Power Point)
• Demonstrate critical thinking capability to improve processes and eliminate inefficiencies
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and leverage additional resources as needed
• Possess strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent execution skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient