Sr Associate, Finance Business Partner

Job ID: 19343

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Position Title: Sr Assoc Finance Business Partner, Brand Cost

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Manager Finance Business Partner, Brand Cost and will partner with the Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, and Brand Finance teams to drive profitable growth for the business. This role will help support the activation of new product development with a focus on cost structure and cost drivers. This position will also have a project-based focus and support various needs for the finance team. The work completed in this role will influence management decision making by providing timely and accurate financial information. The applicant should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment. The ability to work across teams effectively is critical to the success of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide costing support for New Product Development projects in collaboration with Brand Marketing, R&D, Plant/Sourcing Finance, and the Brand Finance teams.

• Work with cross-functional counterparts to track metrics to improve decision making on key projects.

• Utilize costing models to consolidate data for projects such as new product launches and make vs buy decisions.

• Understand cost drivers for our brands working with our supply chain finance partners and provide insights to the business.

• Provide analysis and assessment of Excess & Obsolete Inventory.

• Provide month-end close support and analysis for various needs of the finance team.

• Support the implementation of new processes along with process improvements and overall simplification as needed.

• Complete other ad hoc analysis and requests as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting/Finance

• 2+ years of experience in finance/accounting, preferably in a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.

• Experience with SAP and Hyperion is strongly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Power BI Tools

• Leadership: Takes responsibility for delivering stated outcomes regardless of challenges encountered

• Communication: Can build relationships and influence people across all levels in a matrix organization

• Executive presence: Comfortable working with and influencing senior leaders.

• Analytical skills: Ability to assess risks and opportunities within complex business situations.

• Personal qualities: Action-oriented, resilient, curious, flexible, positive, collaborative.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.