Data Analytics - Process Improvement Analyst

The Data Analytics - Process Improvement Analyst is a critical, hands-on role that bridges the disciplines of business intelligence and process excellence. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Process Improvement, this role is responsible for designing, building, and owning the measurement infrastructure that drives operational transparency and continuous improvement across the Accounting and Controllership organization. The role also maintains a dotted-line relationship with the broader enterprise data analytics team, ensuring alignment on data governance, tools, and best practices.

You will lead the development of dashboards, scorecards, and exception-based reporting tools using Tableau, SQL, and Excel—ensuring data integrity, usability, and impact. As a member of the Process Improvement team, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and Accounting to define KPIs and success metrics, while applying Lean Six Sigma principles to ensure measurement systems support process capability and efficiency.

This role requires someone who can manage the full data lifecycle—from extraction and harmonization to visualization and storytelling—and who thrives in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment. You will build MVPs for analytics tools, iterate based on stakeholder input, and deliver insights that support root cause analysis, hypothesis testing, and performance optimization. Ultimately, you’ll be a champion of data-driven decision-making and a key driver of operational excellence.

Location and Status: This is a full-time hybrid position requiring in-office presence 3 days per week (Tue, Wed, Thu) with the ability to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. The successful candidate must live within a commutable distance of our Deerfield, IL offices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain a comprehensive performance measurement system to support continuous improvement and operational transparency across the Accounting and Controllership organization.
• Collaborate closely with the Sr. Manager of Process Improvement, the Finance Process Improvement Manager, and key business stakeholders to define KPIs, reporting needs, and success metrics.
• Own the end-to-end data lifecycle—from extraction and harmonization to visualization and reporting—ensuring data integrity and usability.
• Develop and manage dashboards, control charts, scorecards, exception reports, and heat maps that clearly communicate trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement principles to ensure measurement systems support process stability, capability, and efficiency.
• Build MVPs for reporting tools and iterate based on feedback and evolving business needs.
• Provide analytical insights that support root cause analysis, hypothesis testing, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on data visualization and measurement strategy within the department.
• Stay current on best practices in data analytics, visualization, and performance measurement, with a particular focus on metrics and measurement systems that support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred; candidates with equivalent practical experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or process improvement will also be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in a business intelligence, data analytics, or process improvement role.
• Proficiency in Tableau and Excel for data visualization, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL for data extraction, transformation, and validation.
• Foundational understanding of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with control charts, SPC, and other quality measurement tools.
• Proven ability to define KPIs and translate business needs into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and data storytelling skills, especially for non-technical audiences.
• Agile mindset with experience building MVPs and iterating based on feedback.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in finance or accounting environments.
• Familiarity with additional BI tools such as Power BI, Looker, or Qlik.
• Experience with Minitab or similar statistical tools for data validation, hypothesis testing, and process capability analysis.
• Exposure to Python, R, or Alteryx for advanced analytics or automation.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid); PMP certification is a plus.

Company Description:

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

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: $60,000 USD - $99,000 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.

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