We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come for our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic finance leader to support our critical supply chain operations across our Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls segment.
This experienced finance professional will partner with leaders across our North American Distribution Centers, including our Regional Manufacturing Facilities, to provide them with actionable insights to improve operating performance and service levels for our customers. He/she will also be a key finance partner for our Advance Manufacturing Engineering teams as we continue to develop best-in-class manufacturing and distribution automation.
Responsibilities include financial planning & analysis for supply chain and advanced engineering organizations, generation of actionable insights into financial performance and tracking of those actions through realization, business partnering with distribution, manufacturing, and advanced engineering teams to drive business outcomes, short and long-term capital planning across platform, and assistance in month-end close and reporting activities.
This is a remote position with opportunities for on-site collaboration across our footprint.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Provide actionable insights to DC & AME leadership teams on impact of operational decisions to drive financial results Respond timely and thoughtfully to ad hoc financial requests Analyze operational key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide financial insights and partner with Supply Chain leadership to drive positive financial results Oversee monthly close process for all sites, including preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements along with deep analytics of operational performance Participate actively in daily operations, shipment projections and monthly operational meetings Enhance process management of CAPEX for the supply chain What we are looking for in you Financial Knowledge: Understands and can analyze income statements and balance sheets; experience processing journal entries and analyzing month-end results is always a plus Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; exhibits a curious mind and provides actionable insights Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project Leadership: Drives the assigned processes and has strong voice in collaborating and communicating with business partners System Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with ERP and Query Tools (Power BI, OneStream, and Oracle). Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams throughout the business Problem Solving: Provides practical solutions to problems, participates in product group and matrix partner kaizen events Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across multiple channels of communication (verbal, email, PowerPoint) Superior Customer Experience: Inherent desire to proactively enhance the customer’s experience Motivation: Self-starter and strong desire to achieve results; Passionate about quality, results and progress Proactivity: Proactive, self-driven, curious, loves learning Adaptability: Adaptive and open to change/flexibility within job Persistence: Follows through on items without being managed. Resourceful, has grit, and a positive can-do attitude What you should have Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar area of study (MBA or CPA a plus) 4+ years of financial analysis experience Conceptual understanding of US GAAP Travel Requirements Domestic and/or International up to 25%
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The range for this position is $80,400.00 to $144,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.