Senior Financial Analyst

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to 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.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting financial reporting, planning, and analysis processes. This individual will be a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, providing insights that drive financial performance, enhance profitability, and support business decision-making. This role involves managing financial planning cycles, conducting variance analysis, and providing key insights to leadership.

This position will work closely with Finance leadership and other business partners to ensure accurate financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The role may support one or multiple business units or functions.

Position location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid (On-site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) 

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

What you will be doing

• Lead financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Partner with business unit leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial insights and improve decision-making.
• Analyze financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), and business trends to provide actionable recommendations.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including financial reporting, sales analysis, and expense reviews.
• Provide financial guidance for sales, marketing, and operational functions, identifying opportunities for revenue growth and cost efficiencies.
• Develop and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to key stakeholders.
• Calculate and process monthly commissions for respective business units
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and project support as needed.

To excel in this role, the Senior Financial Analyst must demonstrate the following core finance competencies:

• Analytics: Ability to analyze large datasets, identify key insights, and translate them into actionable recommendations. A strong candidate will leverage data-driven decision-making, experiment with new analytical methods, and continuously refine processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: A mindset focused on streamlining processes, increasing efficiency, and driving business impact. This includes proactively identifying areas for improvement, implementing scalable solutions, and adapting processes to evolving business needs.
• Business Communication & Influence: The ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly and persuasively to stakeholders across the organization. This includes active listening, leveraging data visualization, and presenting compelling, data-supported recommendations that drive decision-making.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required. 7+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerPoint, Word, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across various levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA, CPA, or CMA is a plus.
• Experience with financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, BPC, HFM, Essbase, or Tableau.
• Previous experience in sales finance, commercial finance, or s