Full-Time

Senior Financial Analyst

Posted on 8/7/2024

Fortune Brands

Fortune Brands

51-200 employees

Provides water, outdoor, and security solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Greendale, WI, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • 5+ years Finance / Analytical experience required. 7+ years of experience preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Moderate proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Access and Word
  • Must communicate and present, both verbally and in writing, extremely proficiently to a broad range of staff. Teaching, motivating and persuading individuals throughout the organization is a critical competency for this position
  • Must demonstrate strong analytical skills and understand financial concepts intimately and be able to teach them to others. Must understand accounting concepts and know how to research actual versus expected results
Responsibilities
  • Develop, analyze, and report on the annual operating plan as well as monthly reforecasts for the North American customer accounts and sales departments’ expenses.
  • Analysis of sales, allowances, and SG&A at month-end to provide accurate, relevant and timely input for sales and finance decision making.
  • Analysis of proposed new sales pricing and promotions, including incremental and fully allocated analysis of key new promotions; review of price changes and impact on future results.
  • Review of price elasticity for key promotions, and recommendation of pricing/programs to optimize sales and profitability.
  • Foster M&A integration to help streamline and improve processes.
  • Provide the sales team with ad hoc requests as needed.
  • Assist in production of monthly reports and participate in various department projects and assignments where appropriate.

Fortune Brands Innovations operates in the water, outdoors, and security sectors, providing products that enhance living spaces and ensure safety. The company offers a range of branded products, including water solutions, outdoor products, and security systems, which are sold through retail stores, online platforms, and direct sales to commercial builders. Their business model emphasizes brand leadership and continuous innovation, allowing them to adapt to changing market demands and maintain a competitive edge. Unlike many competitors, Fortune Brands focuses on expanding its distribution channels to reach a wider audience. The company's goal is to capitalize on growth opportunities in the home improvement and commercial building markets, ensuring long-term performance and success.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Deerfield, Illinois

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Smart home technology integration boosts FBIN's security sector offerings.
  • Eco-friendly outdoor products align with rising consumer demand for sustainability.
  • Strategic partnership with Value Hybrid enhances digital lockout tagout solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Allegion and global players may pressure market share.
  • Challenges in executing the Value Hybrid partnership could delay market entry.
  • Leadership transition with Rachel Roberts may disrupt strategic initiatives.

What makes Fortune Brands unique

  • Fortune Brands leverages the Fortune Brands Advantage for market adaptability and performance.
  • The company focuses on brand leadership and innovation in water, outdoors, and security.
  • FBIN's diverse clientele includes homeowners, commercial builders, and security-conscious consumers.

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