Commercial Finance Manager
About the role
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join the Audio Video Division in Minnetonka, MN.
Responsibilities
Own the brand-level P&L — deeply understand key drivers, ensure financial accuracy and transparency, and drive accountability for performance and results.
Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting with GMs, building robust financial models that connect operational levers to outcomes and enable data-driven decisions.
Anticipate and analyze performance trends, identifying risks and opportunities and driving cross-functional actions that improve financial results.
Challenge assumptions and lead rigorous ROI analyses on major investments, ensuring resources are directed toward the highest-impact opportunities.
Act as a strategic thought partner to GMs, marketing, and operations — providing insights, challenging ideas, and helping teams convert plans into measurable outcomes.
Bring financial clarity and discipline to business decisions around pricing, promotions, and commercial initiatives.
Willing to lean into productive conflict to get to the best answer for the business — even when it's uncomfortable.
Translate data into clear, actionable insights through dynamic financial reporting and KPI tracking across sales, margin, and cost drivers.
Create a culture of ownership and follow-through, ensuring identified actions are implemented and results are achieved.
Develop and monitor KPIs that drive visibility, accountability, and performance improvement across the business.
Partner on growth projects such as new product launches, market expansion, and contract negotiations — ensuring financial rigor and a focus on results.
Bring curiosity and resilience to every conversation — driving alignment and pushing initiatives through to execution.
Continuously look for ways to simplify, standardize, and strengthen financial processes and tools.
Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and accountability, never settling for "good enough."
Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and compliance requirements while maintaining strong internal controls.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a focus on commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering roles.
Proven track record of driving business results through financial leadership and business partnership with strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic, and evolving business setting.
Extensive experience with budget and forecast processes, analyses, and presentations to senior executives.
Extensive background financial statement modeling that results in actionable outcomes.
Detail-oriented with excellent execution skills.
Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize competing priorities and heavy workload.
High degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to be customer focused and responsive to questions and needs in a deadline driven environment.
Preferred Skills
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Advanced knowledge of financial systems (e.g., SAP or similar ERP) and planning tools (e.g., Planful or similar), Excel, and data visualization tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and influencing cross-functional partners.
High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering quality results.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
This position typically operates in a corporate office environment, with periodic travel to business units, manufacturing sites, client sites, or industry events as needed. Standard working hours apply, with flexibility required to meet business deadlines and support commercial teams.
Company Info
About Legrand: Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide.
About Legrand North And Central America (LNCA): LNCA is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
About Legrand’s Audio Video (AV) Division: Legrand AV is a global leader in designing and manufacturing electrical, data, and AV solutions. For their customers worldwide, Legrand AV is focused on providing the foundation for amazing AV experiences through innovative solutions and exceptional service that solve their customers' AV integration and technology challenges.