Brand Cost Finance Manager

Job Type:  Full-Time
Location Type:  Hybrid
Primary Location: 

Atlanta, Georgia, US

W3Schools.com

Job ID: 4927 

Alternate Locations:  

 

 

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

 

Job Summary:

 

This position reports to the Sr Manager, Brand Cost S&OP and will partner with the Regional Finance teams and Supply Planning related to Inventory and the S&OP Process.  This position will also have a project-based focus and support various needs for the Brand Cost 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:

 

  • Understands the inputs and outputs of the S&OP process, identifies gaps in the financial forecast and facilitates discussions related to factory absorption between the Segments and the Center SC Finance team
  • Partner with Supply Planning on the Global Inventory forecast and analysis to support the month end and forecasting processes
  • Works with Supply Planning on Global inventory forecasting improvements and analytics
  • Provides analysis and assessment of Excess & Obsolete Inventory
  • Work with Brand Cost and Corporate Accounting to support the implementation of new processes along with process improvements and overall simplification as it relates to E&O tracking and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Corporate Accounting for the IT development of a database to house our Global E&O Reserve data.
  • Complete other ad hoc analysis and requests as needed.

 

Key Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate Degree in Accounting/Finance
  • 3-5 years of experience in finance/accounting, preferably in a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
  • Demonstrated record of continued career progression across broader, challenging roles
  • Significant 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, self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • 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.

Date Posted:  Apr 23, 2025