Director, Finance - Distribution & Transportation

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As a Director, Finance – Distribution & Transportation, you will play a critical role as the key finance business partner to the Distribution & Transportation leader. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and provide actionable insights that improve financial performance. This role will also play a pivotal role supporting tariff analytics & mitigation efforts, reporting to the Vice President, Finance – Operations.

Position Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL.

Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield,
bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will
offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare,
fitness and recreation

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Finance partner supporting the leader of Distribution & Transportation, providing strategic financial insights and guidance.
• Report directly to the VP, Finance – Operations, contributing to the broader operational finance strategy and execution.
• Own the development and delivery of the Distribution & Transportation P&L, managing costs and ensuring return on investment.
• Lead the coordination and consolidation of annual budgets and strategic plans for Distribution & Transportation, aligning with broader operational goals.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing oversight of inventory controls at distribution centers to ensure inventory accuracy, reduce shrink, and support operational effectiveness.
• Drive process efficiency and cost improvements across distribution operations, partnering with site leaders to identify and execute initiatives.
• Develop a deep understanding of logistics and transportation market trends to provide proactive, actionable insights that influence strategy and drive long-term value.
• Provide financial support in contract negotiations with third-party logistics providers and carriers, helping to structure cost-effective agreements and measure performance against service level agreements.
• Oversee the accuracy and optimization of freight and logistics spend, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and improve reporting from third-party logistics providers and internal systems, delivering actionable insights to operational leadership.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all transportation-related financial reporting, including freight accruals, carrier performance, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Partner with the business intelligence team to enhance reporting capabilities, drive automation, and improve performance tracking.
• Support network optimization efforts, providing financial modeling and scenario analysis to guide strategic decisions.
• Partner with operations and IT to support the financial integration of new systems, technologies, or processes (e.g., WMS, TMS), ensuring accurate reporting and streamlined workflows.
• Support tariff analytics & mitigation efforts, supporting and informing various cross-functional teams
• Manage and mentor a team of Financial Analysts, prioritizing deliverables and supporting their professional development.
• Support additional projects and initiatives as assigned by the VP, Finance – Operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field required. 10+ years of experience preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience required.
• Must possess strong communication (oral and written) and analytical skills with ability to communicate detailed analysis into relevant, clear, and concise information leading to actionable initiatives.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, financial modeling, investment evaluation, and cost optimization strategies.
• Ability to influence others in a highly cross-functional and matrix environment
• Requires strong leadership and management skills with experience managing and developing finance talent.
• Strong financial acumen, broad business skill set and strong strategic thinking capabilities.
• Process Improvement driven mindset
• Highly articulate and can communicate effectively with various levels in an organization including senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Excel modeling and data management as well as PowerPoint
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Anaplan, Power BI) and financial modeling software
• Experience in tariff analysis & mitigation

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140,000 USD - $220,000 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:

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