Finance Analyst

Job ID: 11930 

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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 Overview

Position Title: Analyst, Finance

Location: Atlanta, GA

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Finance

The Finance Analyst reports to a Sr. Manager, Category Commercial Finance and will partner with Sales, Marketing Development and Planning, and Customer Commercial Finance teams to help drive profitable growth for the business. This role will analyze and review line review and promo P&Ls and give input to the Sr. Manager on approval. While also influencing customer level programming forecasts and supporting FP&A with monthly customer commentary.

Specific Responsibilities 

• Reviews and actualizes all line review and promotion P&Ls, giving input on approval to the Sr. Manager.

• Reviews planned customer ITN rates versus checkbook with Customer Commercial Finance leads.

• Provides detail to FP&A for accurate forecasting of Sales, Trade Funding, Mix, Customer A&P, Trade A/R, and customer accruals, ensuring seamless integration into segment and corporate financial processes.

• Provides promotion reporting to Brand Finance/MD&P out of NTN system.

• Evaluates price/mix drivers to uncover opportunities for category enhancement and strategic growth.

• Ensures compliance with all internal and external requirements, consistently meeting key deliverables.

• Takes proactive ownership of assigned issues, identifying root causes and driving effective resolutions.

• Generates ad-hoc reports, providing timely and relevant insights to support decision-making.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

• 1 - 3 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG)

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), computer literate

• Experience with SAP and Oracle/Hyperion planning systems strongly preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Self-motivated in achieving goals and completing routine tasks

• Ability to work as part of a team and interface with others across all levels of the organization

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.