Lead Analyst, Finance Systems (Anaplan) - job 1 of 2

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

The Finance Systems team is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of our finance systems, ensuring they are aligned with our company's goals and objectives. As a Lead Analyst, Finance Systems, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of complex Anaplan models that drive enterprise planning and decision-making. You will play a critical role in expanding the capabilities of the Anaplan platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and establishing best practices to maintain model integrity, scalability, and performance.

In this role, you will also collaborate with senior business stakeholders and IT teams to translate strategic business requirements into scalable Anaplan solutions.

Location: Hybrid out of Deerfield, IL (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) 

What you will be doing

• Support finance teams during month-end close and forecasts, annual operating plan, and other system projects impacting Anaplan
• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Anaplan system, ensuring data integrity and system reliability
• Configure and maintain Anaplan lists, modules, pages, actions, and other model settings that are in line with best practices to meet business needs
• Elicit requirements for small to medium-sized requests, working with users to determine underlying needs and potential solutions. Transform these requests into actionable work and maintain continuous communication with key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong documentation on assumptions, models, configurations, and process flows for end users and other model builders
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable Anaplan solutions aligned with business goals and best practices
• Stay abreast of latest Anaplan and related systems functionalities as well as industry best practices on data modelling, planning, and process definition
• Act as a liaison between finance teams and IT, translating technical concepts into accessible language and bridging the gap between finance requirements and system capabilities
• Maintain effective internal controls related to system access, change management, data governance and other processes impacting the Anaplan system, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements
• Support other Finance System team members to maintain team efficiency by performing as a backup for other Oracle EPM solutions outside of your primary role during peak times or periods of absences

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Proficiency in financial systems (Oracle Cloud EPM, Tableau, Anaplan etc.) and advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial software
• 7+ years of experience in finance, finance systems, or accounting, with a proven track record in project management and EPM system implementation
• Anaplan Certified Model Builder certification (Level 1 and Level 2) or equivalent training completed
• 2-5+ years of experience working as a model builder in Anaplan or another EPM tool
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and best practices
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Anaplan Solution Architect certified
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Tableau dashboard developer experience

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $145,000 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.