Director, Finance - U.S. Retail

Company Description

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

Job Description

Director, Finance – U.S Retail is the key finance business partner to the GM and Vice President of the Moen Business-to-Consumer vertical who will manage and lead all commercial related activities with a focus on driving operational excellence and above market growth.  This role will also play a pivotal role supporting the  product development and channel marketing efforts, and will be a key contact for the FP&A team into the business units, reporting to the Vice President, Finance - Water. 

Position location:  This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead as the Finance partner for the GM, Moen Business to Business (B2C) and their leadership team that focuses on Retail and eCommerce channels
• Be a leader on the Water BU finance team that works cross functionally with the team to aggregate the full Water Segment story and ensure actions are on track to deliver the desired result
• Primary business partner to the B2C sales organization by providing financial guidance, and insights to ultimately measure and enhance performance.    
• Own the development and delivery of the B2C P&L, managing costs and ensuring returns on investments 
• Be the key connection point from FP&A into the BU finance team and own the oversight and consolidation of the annual and strategic planning process. 
• Develop a deep understanding of the market and customer trends to help drive proactive actionable insights into the business to help influence strategy and drive long-term shareholder value.
• Develop deep understanding of customer gross to net programs, oversee gross to net calculation and accuracy within GAAP, and partner with teams to optimize spend.
• Manage and continuously improve down channel reporting received from external customers, ensuring we provide proactive actionable insights to sales leadership and other key business partners.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of all rebate and commission reporting, monthly and quarterly sales reporting and other ad-hoc analysis for the segment.
• Partner with business intelligence team to ensure accuracy of current reporting and drive improvement opportunities, automation, & enhancements to manage performance.
• Manage a team of Financial Analysts, delegating and prioritizing deliverables while actively participating in their career and personal development. 
• Additional projects and focus as assigned by VP Finance, Water

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 
• 7-10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required. 10+ years of experience preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience required.
• Must possess strong communication (oral and written) and analytical skills with ability to communicate detailed analysis into relevant, clear, and concise information leading to actionable initiatives.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, financial modeling, investment evaluation, and cost optimization strategies.
• Ability to influence others in a highly cross-functional and matrix environment
• Requires strong leadership and management skills with experience managing and developing finance talent.
• Strong financial acumen, broad business skill set and strong strategic thinking capabilities.
• Process Improvement driven mindset
• Highly articulate and can communicate effectively with various levels in an organization including senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Excel modeling and data m