Senior Finance and Data Analyst

Freedom Boat Club•Mettawa, IL

2d•$76,300 - $122,200•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview: As part of the talented FP&A team, you will split your time between traditional FP&A work (forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting) and leading our team's transformation into a more data-driven organization. You'll be the go-to person for Power BI, helping us unlock insights, automate processes, and create dashboards that give our business a clearer view of performance. You will be partnering with Finance, IT, and commercial teams to enhance data connectivity, streamline processes, and deliver dashboards used at every level of the organization. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly shape how the business makes decisions. If you enjoy blending financial analysis with modern data tools and want to drive meaningful change, this role is for you. This role is best suited for a finance professional who loves digging into data, building powerful dashboards, and finding smarter ways to work. You'll lead our transition to smarter, more connected analytics—shaping not only Finance but also how our company leverages data, in a role that goes beyond traditional FP&A responsibilities. You will gain exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Your work will have a direct and visible impact on how the business understands performance and makes strategic decisions. If you excel at blending financial acumen with advanced analytics—and enjoy influencing how an organization uses data—this role is for you. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field.
5-7 years of experience in FP&A, business analytics, or a similar role.
Advanced Power BI skills (data modeling, DAX, Power Query, dashboard development).
Strong financial analysis skills: forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting.
Experience working with data lakes, integrations, or scalable data solutions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly using data storytelling skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
Strong project management capability with the ability to lead initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, improve processes, and operate with strong attention to detail.
Detail-oriented, curious, and proactive in improving processes and challenging assumptions.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to pricing, marketing, or sales analytics.
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Oracle Fusion, Salesforce, and Sales Optima.
Advanced Excel skills; SQL/ETL familiarity
Microsoft Power BI Certification.
SQL/ETL or data engineering certifications.
CFA, CPA, or similar finance designation.

Responsibilities

Lead forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting processes, delivering insights to senior leadership.
Serve as the Power BI champion, building scalable dashboards, data models, and visualizations that bring clarity to complex business data.
Own key financial and operational KPIs by developing and maintaining high-quality analytic models.
Partner with IT and business teams to design and connect data lakes with key systems, including Oracle Fusion, Salesforce, Sales Optima, and others.
Drive data governance and quality, ensuring reliable, well-documented, and trusted data sources for decision-making.
Analyze and improve current FP&A processes, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and standardization.
Support pricing, marketing, and sales analytics, giving commercial teams better tools to measure performance and drive results.
Lead or support cross-functional analytics projects that enhance visibility and strategic insights.
Translate complex analysis into simple, compelling stories for non-financial stakeholders.
Mentor colleagues on Power BI and analytics best practices, raising the team's data capabilities.
Provide support to management for ad hoc analytical requests and presentations.