Associate Financial Analyst

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

74d • $40,000 - $66,000

About The Position

The Outdoors BU Finance team is a business partner to the BU President and his team. While reporting to the Director, B2B Finance, the Associate Financial Analyst plays a critical role in our financial reporting & planning processes, providing in-depth analysis to the FP&A team and supports the Sales VPs in partnership with the Finance team. This role helps to identify opportunities for profit improvement and to drive above market revenue growth. This individual will be a business partner for the wholesale channel. This is an excellent opportunity to partner with executive leaders and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 0-2 years Finance / Analytical aptitude required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must communicate and present, both verbally and in writing, extremely proficiently to a broad range of staff.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills and understand financial concepts.
• Must understand accounting and know how to research actual versus expected results.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting sales teams and financial planning
• Previous experience with Oracle (EBS, EPM, BI) and Tableau

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and report on the annual operating plan as well as monthly forecasts for retail and ecommerce
• Analysis of sales, allowances, and SG&A at month-end to provide accurate, relevant and timely input for sales and finance decision making.
• Analysis of proposed new sales pricing and promotions, including incremental and fully allocated analysis of key new promotions; review of price changes and impact on future results.
• Maintain and enhance visual dashboards used to manage the business
• Provide the sales and category management teams with ad hoc requests as needed.
• Assist in production of monthly reports and participate in various department projects and assignments where appropriate.
• Assist with Rebate processing and sales tracking
• Assist with BI automation efforts

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree