Lead Analyst, Finance Systems (Anaplan)

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

The Finance Systems team is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of our finance systems, ensuring they are aligned with our company's goals and objectives. As a Lead Analyst, Finance Systems, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of complex Anaplan models that drive enterprise planning and decision-making. You will play a critical role in expanding the capabilities of the Anaplan platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and establishing best practices to maintain model integrity, scalability, and performance.

In this role, you will also collaborate with senior business stakeholders and IT teams to translate strategic business requirements into scalable Anaplan solutions.

Location: Hybrid out of Deerfield, IL (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) 

What you will be doing

• Support finance teams during month-end close and forecasts, annual operating plan, and other system projects impacting Anaplan
• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Anaplan system, ensuring data integrity and system reliability
• Configure and maintain Anaplan lists, modules, pages, actions, and other model settings that are in line with best practices to meet business needs
• Elicit requirements for small to medium-sized requests, working with users to determine underlying needs and potential solutions. Transform these requests into actionable work and maintain continuous communication with key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong documentation on assumptions, models, configurations, and process flows for end users and other model builders
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable Anaplan solutions aligned with business goals and best practices
• Stay abreast of latest Anaplan and related systems functionalities as well as industry best practices on data modelling, planning, and process definition
• Act as a liaison between finance teams and IT, translating technical concepts into accessible language and bridging the gap between finance requirements and system capabilities
• Maintain effective internal controls related to system access, change management, data governance and other processes impacting the Anaplan system, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements
• Support other Finance System team members to maintain team efficiency by performing as a backup for other Oracle EPM solutions outside of your primary role during peak times or periods of absences

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Proficiency in financial systems (Oracle Cloud EPM, Tableau, Anaplan etc.) and advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial software
• 7+ years of experience in finance, finance systems, or accounting, with a proven track record in project management and EPM system implementation
• Anaplan Certified Model Builder certification (Level 1 and Level 2) or equivalent training completed
• 2-5+ years of experience working as a model builder in Anaplan or another EPM tool
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and best practices
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Anaplan Solution Architect certified
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Tableau dashboard developer experience

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: