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Form of workAbout us
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. We're meeting the world's technological, social and environmental challenges by pursuing our purpose: to improve 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. We have solutions for every market segment – Residential, Commercial, Hospitals, Hotels, Data Centers, Manufacturing, Modern Retail and Infrastructure.
A leader in Australia and New Zealand for many decades, Legrand has built a strong infrastructure of sales, service, manufacturing, R&D and logistics across both the countries. Every day, over 400 motivated employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow and make them more sustainable for everyone. This makes Legrand Australia and New Zealand a perfect place to learn, grow and build brilliant careers.
About the Opportunity
We are on the hunt for a dynamic Management Accountant to join our Finance team based in Prestons. Focusing on the commercial side of our business, we are looking for an outgoing self-motivated, and driven professional to contribute significantly by providing vital accounting information, enabling strategic decision-making success for managers within organisations.
Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analyst, the primary duties will be:
- preparing month-end Gross/Net sales reports with price-volume analysis for AU/NZ
- handling month-end tasks such as rebates, RCTIs, Gross margin, SG&A, and Warranty reports & Journals
- managing, compiling, and producing monthly analyses against prior year and budget, offering explanations for current month performance and significant variances
- assisting in Estimate/Budget preparation and submission
- handling Budget Marketing reporting in BPC
- preparing monthly budgets and aiding in quarterly forecasting reports & group submission
- analysing financial performance against key business metrics/indicators, documenting relevant financial highlights to help management track progress against budgets and predict full-year performance expectations
- analysing daily sales performance and preparing/circulating reports to key stakeholders
- assisting with internal and external auditors' requests and supporting compliance matters (e.g., SOX), maintaining databases of customers, contractors, and builder rebates
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary accounting qualification (CPA/CA qualification or studying towards one)
- ERP experience (preferably Movex, M3 or SAP)
- well-developed analytical and organizational skills
- computer literate with well-developed MS Office skills (Advanced Excel)
- sound financial skills
- established SQL skills
- ability to work both in a team and autonomously, Highest standards of accuracy and precision
- strong commercial acumen, Passion for quality and continuous improvement
- ability to work well under pressure, have a very positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak
- ability to communicate confidently and clearly at all levels
- analytical and problem-solving skills, Project Management experience an advantage
- ability to be forward-thinking, proactive and to think creatively to identify and drive improvement opportunities
What's on Offer
- access to amazing benefits and a great work environment
- an extensive reward and recognition program
- free on-site parking, with the options for onsite EV charging
Legrand Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
