Manager, Finance - Outdoors & Security FP&A

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

The Planning & Reporting FP&A group delivers critical business analysis and insight through partnerships with our business leaders. While reporting to the Director, Finance – Planning & Reporting, this role is responsible for delivering critical business analysis and insights, partnering with executive leaders and cross-functional teams, and driving financial performance across the segment. The Manager will oversee financial reporting and planning processes, provide strategic analysis, and identify opportunities for profit improvement and above-market growth.

This position will frequently serve as the financial representative on core business teams and lead a team of financial analysts.

• Lead and develop the Outdoors & Security FP&A team, providing coaching, development, and performance management.
• Oversee comprehensive reviews of the full P&L statement, ensuring accuracy and completeness for the segment.
• Review profitability metrics (Contribution Margin, Operating Margin, etc.) and collaborate with BU finance to understand drivers of variances, such as channel or product mix.
• Adjust financial forecasts and budgets to address contingencies and business challenges.
• Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) build and create the consolidated financial story for Outdoors & Security.
• Develop and implement best global practices, consistent processes, and strategic analysis to support business objectives.
• Prepare and issue consolidated reporting (single source of truth for planning/forecasting).
• Prepare standardized financial summaries for internal reporting (M , Q , etc.).
• Perform ad hoc analysis and lead special projects to support business growth and transformation.
• Lead monthly forecast and annual plan activities for the segment.
• Prepare/consolidate global commentary for submissions to FBIN FP&A.
• Review forecast assumptions, drivers, and variances with Finance and leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline (Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, etc.) is required
• 7+years of relevant financial analysis experience is required. 10+ years of experience is preferred.
• Proven analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen and thorough understanding of business fundamentals
• Engage in an enterprise-wide mindset, provide thought leadership, and demonstrate a bias towards action
• Proficiency with Excel modeling, data management, and translating information into meaningful insights and presentations
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines, handle pressure, and perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated self-starter who has had experience working in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team

• Proven analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills Previous FP&A experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle EPM / HFM (or equivalent experience in comparable ERP/EPM platforms)
• Microsoft application skills (Excel, Outlook, Word,…