Financial Analyst, Business Acceleration

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Location:

Mettawa, IL Workplace Category:
Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Travel Required:

0% Direct Reports: 0 Pay Range: $66,500 - $95,750 Visa Sponsorship:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation:
None Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.

Brunswick Corporation’s Business Acceleration division is focused on expanding boating participation and creating innovative experiences that connect more people to life on the water. As a apart of the talented finance team, the Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the division’s financial planning, reporting and analysis activities, including consolidating financial results, supporting budget, strategic plan and forecast processes, preparing executive-level reporting materials, fulfilling corporate reporting requirements, and advancing process improvements through automation and standardization.

This role will partner closely with finance and accounting teams, cross‑functional business leaders, and Business Acceleration senior leadership to deliver accurate, actionable insights that improve reporting efficiency and support strategic decision‑making across the organization. The position reports to the Finance Manager and is based at Brunswick’s corporate office in Mettawa, Illinois. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

• Consolidate and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for Business Acceleration, ensuring data integrity and alignment with corporate reporting standards.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews by preparing clear, visually compelling materials that highlight trends, key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly executive‑level presentations for senior management, translating financial results, key business drivers, and performance trends into clear, actionable insights.
• Coordinate the consolidation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts across the Business acceleration businesses and functional areas.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances, underlying drivers, and business impacts.
• Serve as a key finance liaison between Business Acceleration teams and Brunswick Corporate Finance to support monthly, quarterly and ad‑hoc reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline reporting processes, reduce manual effort, and improve reporting accuracy through automation, standardization, and improved tools.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects that enable business performance evaluation and strategic decision‑making.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of financial analysis and/or accounting experience.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience supporting business leaders through financial…