What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst- Marketing/Ops (NH) position at ASSA ABLOY?
Financial Analyst- Marketing/Ops (NH)
Job Summary
ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Financial Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and performance management across SG&A, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. This role will partner closely with Operations, Product Management, and Functional Leaders to provide insights that drive cost discipline, margin improvement, and successful product launches. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, is comfortable working with complex data, understands manufacturing and overhead cost structures, and can translate financial analysis into clear actionable recommendations for business leaders.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
(30%) SG&A & Operating Expense Management
Support monthly close, forecasting, and annual budgeting for SG&A functions
Partner with functional leaders in Marketing, Engineering, and R&D Teams by providing financial planning and analysis support.
Perform variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; clearly explain drivers
Identify cost optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
(30%) Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) & Margin Analysis
Analyze material, labor, freight, and overhead cost drivers impacting gross margin
Support standard cost updates, cost rollups, and manufacturing variance analysis
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on cost reduction and efficiency initiatives
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate margin impacts of cost changes
(25%) New Product Introduction (NPI) Financial Support
Partner with Product Management and Engineering on NPI business cases and ROI analysis
Support pricing, cost targets, and margin expectations for new product launches
Track post-launch performance vs. business case and highlight risks/opportunities
Ensure NPI financials are incorporated into forecasts and long-range plans
(15%) Reporting & Business Partnering
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for leadership
Build clear, concise presentations that communicate financial results and insights
Support ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives as needed
Continuously improve reporting tools, models, and processes
Education and Experience Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or a related finance role
Ability to build strong relationships and sense of urgency
Strong ability to communicate analysis and recommendations to a non-technical audience.
Demonstrated drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
Ability to compile large amounts of data into useful information
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with ERP Systems and financial reporting tools
Experience in a manufacturing environment, consumer products, or hardware environment
Strong understanding of business forecasting, budgeting and month-end close.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
Comprehensive understanding of P&L analysis, covering revenue, COGS, and operating margin.
Critical Skills
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Optimizes Work Process: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Collaborative business partner with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Work Environment:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Hybrid work in office 3 days/week.
Pay Range: $53,708 to $84,399.
This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
ASSA ABLOY Americas 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.
Application due
2026-07-04
Function
Finance
Experience level
Associate
Office presence
Hybrid
Location
Lake Forest, California, United States
Salary : $53,708 - $84,399