Finance Manager - Transportation

Newell Brands•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Finance Manager for Inbound Transportation & Logistics will lead financial forecasting, analytics, and performance management for Newell’s global inbound freight category partnering closely with Procurement, Supply Chain leadership, Corporate FP&A, and Brand Cost teams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical depth, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and a forward‑looking mindset that drives cost optimization, operational efficiency, and strategic decision‑making across the inbound logistics network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
5+ years of experience in FP&A, supply chain finance, or commercial finance with increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Proficiency with SAP, Hyperion, PowerBI, and advanced Excel.
Excellent communication skills with executive presence and the ability to lead cross‑functional discussions.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Experience leading or mentoring others, formally or informally.

Nice To Haves

AI experience a plus or AI proficiency preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Own the financial budget, forecasting and planning for inbound freight, partnering with Supply Chain and Procurement to drive cost optimization and long-range planning.
Provide decision support for vendor negotiations, cost analysis, annual standard cost setting that impact pricing decisions.
Identify financial risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans, and drive alignment across senior stakeholders.
Lead the monthly and quarterly close processes for inbound freight.
Develop and refine forecast methodologies that improve accuracy and visibility into rate and volume drivers.
Continuously refine forecast accuracy and lead forecast walk processes.
Monitor performance vs. budget, conduct variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
Own freight cost assumptions used in annual standard cost setting.
Build analytical tools and models to provide visibility into rate drivers and cost trends.
Analyze market trends, carrier performance, and macroeconomic factors to anticipate cost movements.
Serve as the primary finance partner to Procurement Leads, Supply Chain teams, Corporate FP&A, and Brand Cost Leads.
Lead cross‑functional initiatives that improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, and cost discipline.
Facilitate strategic discussions, present insights to leadership, and influence decisions through data‑driven storytelling.
Leverage SAP, Hyperion, PowerBI, and other financial systems to deliver high-quality reporting and analysis.
Oversee the development of dashboards, reporting tools, and analytics that support strategic decision‑making.
Provide ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions.
Set priorities, guide workload distribution, and ensure the team delivers high‑quality outputs across cycles.
Mentor analysts and cross‑functional partners, building financial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
Champion continuous improvement, driving enhancements to processes, tools, and financial governance