Job Description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Financial Analyst within our Segment Finance team to help support our Specialized and Furniture, Flooring & Textile businesses.  As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do.  We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.”  We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it.  Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Financial Analyst, you will have the opportunity to do something new almost every day, such as supporting a wide range of analyses, summaries and presentations, including forecasting, report building and variance reporting.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by providing our leadership with accurate and timely financial data to use in their decision making.  The team you will be working with is fast-paced, dynamic, likes to have fun, and values financial reporting accuracy, ethical behavior, timely submissions, and continuous improvement.

So, what will you be doing as a Financial Analyst?

• Responsible for analysis and reporting at a segment level to drive optimization, and to support global corporate requirements. This includes a review of actuals for the P&L, Balance Sheet, working capital and FCF.  Perform analysis on BU performance and assist in reporting to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Perform several key tasks during the monthly planning cycle in the areas of pricing, volume, currency, revenue, costs, margin analysis, working capital inputs, projection reasonableness, etc. Compile and consolidate monthly forecasts from each BU.  Provide analysis of trends or key drivers.
• Support BU and Executive Leadership requests for ad hoc reporting and analysis. Assist in financial analysis of acquisitions, divestitures, closures/consolidations, etc.
• Ensure data provided by others is validated and vetted prior to inclusion in planning work. Work closely with the Segment Controller to ensure financial reporting accuracy and to identify and drive process improvements.
• Develop financial models to support decision making within the business.
• Present relevant data and summaries to functional areas throughout the organization to help explain results, changes, and impacts on potential scenarios.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3+ years of financial planning and analysis experience within a manufacturing environment and/or 3+ years of accounting experience, preference in manufacturing.
• Ability to work on global teams, proficient verbal and written communication
• Strong competency/fluency with Excel
• Proficient in PowerPoint and building presentations
• Broad understanding of financial modeling
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail and process
• Ability to analyze multiple inputs, think critically, and creatively problem solve when data is either incomplete or ambiguous
• Ability to form and communicate key insights to leadership
• A self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• High integrity and ethical standards, and an ability to handle confidential information

We are look for someone in the Midwest section of the United States. This role would be hybrid with trips to the Corporate Headquarters in Carthage, MO at least quarterly, but potentially monthly for project work.

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community.  One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather!  We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.  Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for?  Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team.  Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Commitment to You

We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization.  Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

Leggett & Platt Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer

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How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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