Job Description

The Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A plays a pivotal role in consolidating, analyzing, reporting, and projecting enterprise and segment financial results, as well as providing financial decision support to the finance executive team. This role is required to understand enterprise business drivers across financial statements and synthesize large amounts of data down to pertinent, compelling conclusions. This role proactively partners across corporate, segment, and BU finance teams to understand and challenge financial trends, outcomes, and outlooks. This role serves as a prime source of financial information provided to senior management.

This role requires a candidate with advanced Excel and data storytelling skills, a knack for synthesizing data into compelling summaries, outstanding organization, excellent communication & collaboration skills, and a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate should have a strong financial and broad business background, be resourceful, and excel in creating structure from ambiguity. The ideal candidate has experience up and down the P&L, understands balance sheet mechanics and efficiency measures, and is well versed in cash flow drivers.

Position location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid (Flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays)

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with the Corporate FP&A, Segment FP&A, and BU Finance teams on planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modeling proactively and on an as-needed basis, highlighting financial trends across all financial statements which could hinder or accelerate performance.
• Collaborate with broader finance organization- Controllership, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Internal Audit- to enhance cross-functional alignment, process, and effectiveness.
• Create and manage monthly, quarterly, and as-needed executive presentation material, ranging from business review materials, to board of director presentations, and compensation committee decks.
• Own the development and tracking of annual bonus plan metrics and equity compensation targets. Provide recurring updates on progress to targets and ensure appropriate accounting and forecasting mechanics.
• Serve as a main point of contact to the Finance Systems Administration team, driving continuous improvement in month-end/quarter-end systems process, forecasting mechanics and efficiency, budgeting/forecast process re-design, etc.
• Manage a team of two. Provide development and growth opportunities on an on-going basis.
• Additional responsibilities and scope not outlined above.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field required.
• Experience directly managing and leading teams required.
• 3+ years of experience in finance or related field required. 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Team supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and broader Microsoft suite of applications, with the ability to navigate complex financial models and data.
• Exceptional data storytelling and advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Strong organizational skills and experience in establishing new processes.
• Resourceful with a proactive attitude and the ability to work in ambiguous situations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Polished executive presence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Corporate FP&A or enterprise-wide financial planning preferred.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Corporate FP&A, business unit finance, and executive leadership to align financial insights with corporate strategy a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize financial and operational insights into strategic recommendations for executive leadership preferred

Additional Information

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, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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