Manager Brand Cost Finance

Job ID: 4935 

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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 L&D and will partner with the Brand Marketing, Brand Finance, R&D, and Supply Chain 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, Brand Finance, R&D, and the Plant/Sourcing 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 YOY standard cost changes for our brands working with our supply chain finance partners and provide insights to the Segments.
• Provide P&L analysis to the Segment related to COGS for our Top Brands.
• Work with a cross functional team to determine E&O reserve impacts for items identified for Sku Rat and the end-of-life management for both the finished good and component Inventory.
• Work collaboratively across the Brand Cost team on 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
• 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.