Senior Lead Financial Analyst

Lutron Electronics; City of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Senior Lead Financial Analyst to support financial forecasting for Cost of Goods Sold. The ideal candidate will have strong financial analysis skills, experience in manufacturing, and proficiency in SAP and SalesForce. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for growth and education

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance and/or accounting with monthly reporting responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial forecasting for Cost of Goods Sold.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Analyze financial implications of proposed business initiatives.

Skills

Excel data analytical skills

Strong analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and mentorship

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

SalesForce

Job description

Overview

Lutron has an immediate opening for a Senior Lead Financial Analyst based in our London office to support our Operations Finance Team. This position will be a key part of the Finance Team supporting monthly financial forecasting for Cost of Goods Sold. A successful Senior Lead Financial Analyst will have a working knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, strong data manipulation skills, and the initiative to learn and add value to the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead Forecasting Coordination: Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the organization to consolidate and deliver monthly and quarterly financial forecasts for Lutron’s global manufacturing network.
• Provide Strategic Financial Insights: Assess trends in operating expenses, capital investments, and related metrics to support forecast accuracy and contribute to broader financial strategy.
• Evaluate Business Impacts: Support leadership by analyzing the financial implications, risks, and opportunities of proposed business initiatives and operational changes.
• Deliver Performance Reporting: Produce and refine monthly variance analyses for spending, presenting insights and recommendations to senior Operations leadership to guide decision-making.
• Ensure Financial Integrity: Partner with international accounting teams during month-end close to validate financial data and ensure compliance with corporate financial policies.
• Sales team support. Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage client data, track interactions, and ensure effective communication and follow-up. Work with legal and facilitate with local team on any new contracts with customers, consultants, reps, etc.
• Pipeline management. Drive certain strategic sales-focus initiatives like pipeline management, SFDC adoption etc.
• Stay aligned to Lutron’s culture and values

Values

• Be passionate
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing markets
• Be innovative thinker
• Be customer focused
• Be ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Extensive experience in finance and/or accounting with monthly reporting responsibility.
• Strong Excel data analytical skills required.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience in SAP and SalesForce is required.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and deadlines.
• A track record of stepping into leadership and mentorship roles.
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affiantive Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics