Manager, Finance Process Improvement

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work.

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The Manager, Finance Process Improvement will lead finance transformation initiatives in partnership with the Transformation Office team to ensure successful execution of Fortune Brands Innovations’ Finance transformational goals and strategy. The Manager, Finance Process Improvement will partner with finance leaders throughout the organization to review key processes and increase efficiency through simplification, standardization, and automation.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based in one of the following locations - Deerfield, IL, North Olmsted, OH, Maumee, OH, or Oak Creek, WI offices.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Manage various projects supporting finance transformation initiatives, leading with cross-functional teams to identify and drive improvements and efficiencies in processes and reporting.
• Drive the optimization of financial processes to support business growth, including implementing new financial tools and technologies, improving financial reporting, and enhancing forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Manage execution of cost savings opportunities within the various Finance teams, including process and other operational improvements.
• Partner with Finance teams on charter creation and implementation plans.
• Ensure commitments are achieved within agreed schedule, cost, and resources.
• Track initiative milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on the overall transformation delivery plan.
• Prepare materials, analysis, and communications for transformation meetings and the overarching change plan.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in finance or related field, inclusive of supporting financial transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance and other regulatory matters.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in working in Agile organizations preferred.

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more.

We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market out performance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at  to learn more.

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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