Senior Director, Operations Finance

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

Manufacturing operations finance leader for Fortune Brands Innovations overseeing North American and Asia Manufacturing by leading finance teams across all locations amplified by effective business partnership with the VP, North American Manufacturing.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

Responsibilities:

What you will be doing

• Guide and develop the Operations Finance Manufacturing team while serving as a strategic and trusted partner to the VP North America Manufacturing.
• Establish strong financial partnerships with Plant Leaders, fostering collaboration to drive business objectives.
• Oversee and deliver the preparation of reports which summarize performance of manufacturing for North America and China Manufacturing that include: Master Lock (MKE + Mexico), Moen (New Bern & Sanford), Riobel, Therma-Tru (Butler & Matamoras), EMTEK, Yale/August, Larson, Fiberon, and Solar)  plants, including business activity and financial position based on past, present, and expected operations and performance on ~$500M+ cost.
• Lead and deliver the annual N.A. & Asia manufacturing operating financial plan and monthly forecasts, report actual results against forecast and planned performance with clear drivers of change
• Effectively manage the communication of detailed analysis into relevant, clear, and concise information that will lead to actionable initiatives.
• Hold team accountable to comply with internal control policies such as system access, facility access, inventory control, receiving/shipping processes, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and deliver faster, more actionable insights.
• Develop and mentor direct and indirect reports across manufacturing facilities (50+ headcount), responsible for: strategic & financial planning, reporting & analysis, capital allocation & cash flow management, forecasting, the statutory & managerial close, resource allocation & expense management.
• Develop routine and ad hoc financial presentations as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (i.e. Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, etc.) is required. 
• 10+ years of progressively responsible relevant work experience is required.  15+ years of experience preferred.
• Prior experience should include strategic and financial planning process participation, as well as reporting, analysis, and forecasting process ownership.
• Strong and confident communication skills are required (oral and written), as well as strong analytical skills
• Must have experience with IT systems and managerial reporting tools
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel modeling and data management
• Responsibility for owning managerial & statutory close processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA with concentration in Finance, Accounting or Economics is preferred.  CPA/CMA is preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing and distribution of branded goods or fast-moving consumer goods industry is preferred.
• Strong experience successfully contributing within cross functional teams.
• Strong experience preparing analysis for presentation at senior levels
• Possess a strong track record of process leadership and process improvement.

Additional Information:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $150,000 USD - $264,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, 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 Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

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