Country:United States of AmericaLocation:CASNC: FS Kidde Safety 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC, 27302 USAThe Global Residential Fire Business Unit, a future portfolio company of Lone Star Funds, is seeking a talented, motivated, and energized candidate that has experience in driving business performance within a large-scale consumer packaged goods organization.The Strategy department in direct partnership with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team has an opening for a Net Working Capital / Cash Flow analyst. This position will help the $1B Residential Fire Business Unit drive improved visibility to our working capital and cash flow through a robust redesign of the forecasting and reporting processes.About this roleWe are seeking an Analyst who is a data-driven, has very strong financial acumen, enjoys problem solving and is excited to help drive organizational Free Cash Flow and Net Working Capital goals. The candidate will report to the Strategy, Pricing & Business Analyst Director with strong support of all aspects of Forecasting, budgeting, and close processes.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport monthly forecast process for working capital and free cash flow, including run rate and sequential analytics across the B/S and Free Cash Flow (FCF).Manage, analyze, and continually assess the viability of existing processes and make improvements to improve forecast accuracy and decision makingReview and prepare actual v. plan variance analytics and develop recommendations to achieve financial KPI’sBuild strong working relationships with business partners and develop a deep understanding of the business, including profitability, cost drivers, working capital, and cash flow performanceReview P&L forecast proposals, understanding key assumptions and drivers to achieve goals and impact on working capital and FCF.Complete Ad hoc requests and special project &/or data requestsAssist in development of executive presentations to communicate analysis results which clearly articulate risk & opportunitiesIndependently manage and prioritize workloadStructures and solves complex business problems making recommendations on a wide range of issuesSupports strategic planning process and manages internal scorecards and reportsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree3+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role supporting US GAAP and working capital leversPreferred QualificationsStrong knowledge of Net Working Capital, Free Cash Flow and B/S.Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred)Experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environmentStrong PC skills including knowledge of HFM, Excel and PowerPoint.Experience in Power-BI and JDE ERP a plusExcellent communications and interpersonal skills, proven ability to work across all levels and functions.Detail oriented with attention to quality / accuracy.Ability to develop relationships across the organization to achieve financial resultsSelf-direction and organization skills critical to achieve month-end reporting deadlines.RSRCAR#LI-HybridCarrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:Click on this link ( to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice