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Financial Analyst

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Financial Analyst to support key reporting, analysis, and operational goals for our Electronic Locks subgroup. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to engage with a growing business, navigate evolving financial challenges, and make meaningful contributions to key decisions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support Core Financial Processes: Assist with the monthly accrual and close process, ensuring timely and accurate entries. Process customer credits and claims, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and maintain financial reports and dashboards. Assist with variance analysis and resolve data discrepancies.
  • Team Collaboration and Ad Hoc Support: Provide data and analysis for budgeting, forecasting, and special projects, working closely with senior finance team members to execute assigned tasks.

Education and Experience Profile:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a financial analyst or related role (required).
  • Ability to communicate analysis and recommendations to a non-technical audience.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes.
  • Proficiency in Excel, with advanced skills preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a manufacturing or similar operational environment.
  • Familiarity with business forecasting and financial modeling concepts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Basic understanding of P&L components, including revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), and operating margin.

Critical Skills:

  • Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
  • Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Hybrid work in office 3 days/week. Pay Range: $53,708 to $84,399.

ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Financial Analyst?

A: To succeed as a Financial Analyst, key technical skills include proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and financial statement analysis, as well as expertise in tools like Excel, financial software, and data visualization platforms. Soft skills such as strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, along with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure, are also crucial for success in this role. By combining these technical and soft skills, Financial Analysts can effectively interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that drive business growth and inform strategic decision-making.

Q: What is the career path for a Financial Analyst?

A: A Financial Analyst's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior Financial Analyst, where they assist in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting, before advancing to a Senior Financial Analyst role, where they lead projects, develop financial models, and provide strategic insights. As they gain experience, they can move into mid-level roles such as Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, where they oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, and develop expertise in areas like financial modeling, data visualization, and business acumen. With significant experience and expertise, Financial Analysts can transition into senior leadership roles, such as Director of Finance or Chief Financial Officer, or pursue specialized roles like Investment Banking or Portfolio Management.



Assa Abloy Group job posting for a Financial Analyst in Foothill Ranch, CA with a salary of $72,300 to $114,100 Annually with a map of Foothill Ranch location.