Senior Financial Analyst - International Logistics

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

As a Senior Financial Analyst – International Logistics, you will play a critical role in providing financial oversight and strategic support for global logistics operations. You’ll be responsible for analyzing international shipping costs, duties, and tariffs, managing financial planning cycles, and identifying cost optimization opportunities. Your financial expertise will support key business decisions, enhance reporting capabilities, and ensure compliance with global trade regulations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and provide actionable insights that improve financial performance. If you're a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for logistics and data-driven decision-making, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Hybrid schedule based in Deerfield, IL (required on-site Tuesday-Thursday)

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze costs associated with international logistics, including shipping, customs duties, and tariffs.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs against budgets/forecasts and identify reasons for discrepancies by business unit.
• Partner with the Digital team to enhance the inbound logistics dashboard by incorporating duty/tariff spend, providing overall oversight, and ensuring data accuracy.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist with developing and managing annual logistics budgets.

Cost Management:

• Identify cost-saving opportunities, including transportation modes, tariff strategies, routing, and vendor agreements.
• Develop financial models to assess the profitability of international logistics projects.
• Provide financial insights to support contract negotiations with carriers and third-party logistics providers.

Data Management:

• Maintain and analyze logistics data to support decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into financial systems (e.g., freight and duty standards).

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and financial policies.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks in logistics operations.

Collaboration:

• Serve as a key financial partner to the Director of Global Transportation, providing analytical support and insights.
• Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, and finance teams to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Present financial recommendations to leadership and support strategic initiatives related to global logistics as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in logistics finance or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with international logistics and supply chain management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are a plus.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and logistics principles

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: $71,000 USD - $124,000 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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.