Lead Financial Analyst - Water FP&A

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

The Planning & Reporting FP&A group delivers critical business analysis and insight through partnerships with our business leaders.  While reporting to the Director, Finance – Planning & Reporting, the Lead Financial Analyst plays a critical role in our financial reporting & planning processes, providing in-depth analysis to the Water BU team, thereby helping to identify opportunities for profit improvement and to drive above market revenue growth.  This is an excellent opportunity to partner with executive leaders and cross-functional teams. This position will frequently be the financial representative on selected core teams.

Schedule: Hybrid out of Deerfield, IL (Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) 

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of the full P&L statement to ensure accuracy and completeness. Review profitability metrics such as Contribution Margin, Operating Margin, and other key indicators
• Collaborate with BU finance to understand the underlying drivers of variances, such as channel or product mix
• Adjust financial forecasts and budgets to account for contingencies and challenges
• Contribute to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) build and create the consolidated financial story.
• Develop the best global practices, consistent processes, strategic analysis for supporting the business
• Prepare and issue consolidated reporting (single source of truth for planning/forecasting)
• Prepare standardized financial summaries for internal reporting - Monthly Business Review (MBR), Quarterly Business Review (QBR), etc.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and lead special projects
• Lead monthly forecast and annual plan activities
• Prepare/consolidate global commentary for submissions to FBIN FP&A
• Review forecast assumptions, drivers, and variances (NS & OI bridge) with Finance and leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline (Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, etc.) is required
• 7+ years of relevant financial analysis experience is required. 10+ years of experience is preferred.
• Proven analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen and thorough understanding of business fundamentals
• Engage in an enterprise-wide mindset, provide thought leadership, and demonstrate a bias towards action
• Proficiency with Excel modeling, data management, and translating information into meaningful insights and presentations
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines, handle pressure, and perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated self-starter who has had experience working in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills Previous FP&A experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle EPM / HFM (or equivalent experience in comparable ERP/EPM platforms)
• Microsoft application skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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