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**Job ID:** 11923

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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.

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Procurement Finance and will partner with the Brand Cost, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and FP&A teams as the financial steward of material cost performance to drive visibility, accuracy, and forward‑looking insights. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in shaping cost strategy for some of our most high‑profile direct materials. This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytics, operations, and strategic decision‑making. 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:

+ Lead the analysis, reporting, and interpretation of material price variances (MPV).

+ Develop and maintain robust variance models to identify cost drivers, trends, and risks.

+ Collaborate with Sourcing teams to understand current supplier pricing, cost structures, and market dynamics.

+ Provide clear, actionable insights to Procurement and Finance leadership to support cost‑management initiatives and communicate financial implications of cost changes to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.

+ Support supplier negotiations with financial analysis, scenario modeling, and cost‑benefit assessments to ensure productivity savings are validated and tracked.

+ Enhance financial tools, Power BI Dashboards, and reporting frameworks to improve visibility and decision‑making.

Key Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent

+ 4+ years in in financial planning, analysis, and/or modeling

+ Significant experience with SAP and Hyperion is strongly preferred

+ Strong working knowledge of Excel and Power BI Tools: ability to navigate, modify, and develop models is essential

+ Experience with raw commodities subject to market inflation a plus

+ Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environment

+ Experience in Finance and Accounting roles; may include FP&A, Decision Support, and/or P&L accountability for key operations, functions, or business units within a company

+ 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.