Process Improvement Lead

The Lead Process Improvement Analyst plays a key role in transforming and optimizing processes within the Accounting and Controllership organization. Reporting to the Senior Process Improvement Manager this role collaborates with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies streamline operations and implement sustainable data-driven improvements.

With a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Improvement (BPI) this position leads initiatives that enhance efficiency strengthen compliance and drive operational excellence across finance functions. The role is central to fostering a culture of continuous improvementleveraging Lean principles process mapping and performance metrics to deliver measurable outcomes and support a future-ready finance organization.

Success in this role requires a proactive analytical mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced feedback-driven environment.

Location and Status: This is a full-time hybrid position requiring in-office presence 3 days per week (Tue Wed Thu) with the ability to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. The successful candidate must live within a commutable distance of our Deerfield IL offices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute process improvement initiatives across finance operations using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency accuracy and standardization.
• Partner with Accounting Controllership and cross-functional teams to identify pain points map current-state processes and design optimized future-state workflows.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and apply hypothesis testing to validate assumptions uncover underlying issues and implement data-driven solutions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs) process maps and control plans.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of improvement efforts and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitate continuous improvement workshops such as Kaizen events to engage stakeholders and foster a culture of operational excellence.
• Support change management efforts by communicating process changes training impacted teams and ensuring successful adoption of new practices.
• Stay informed on emerging trends tools and methodologies in the process improvement and operational excellence space applying relevant innovations to continuously enhance finance operations.
• Leverage data to articulate process improvement outcomes building clear insightful dashboards and visualizations that communicate impact to stakeholders; work closely with a data analyst for data extraction while independently driving analysis and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Business Industrial Engineering Operations Management Data Analytics or a related discipline preferred; equivalent work experience in process improvement or finance transformation will also be considered.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in process improvement operational excellence or finance transformation roles preferably within a corporate finance or controllership environment. 10 years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching coaching or mentoring others in Lean Six Sigma principles and tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) hypothesis testing and performance measurement techniques.
• Proficiency in building dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI Tableau or Excel; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Comfortable working with data analysts to extract and prepare data for analysis; able to independently manage reporting and visualization.
• Experience using Smartsheet and Jira for project tracking workflow management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills; able to influence without authority.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding of finance and accounting processes internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Minitab or similar statistical analysis tools for data validation hypothesis testing and process capability analysis.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall or hybrid approaches); PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Additional Information :

Company Description:

Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders but for people and the planet too. When you join Fortune Brands you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Additional Information:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90000 USD - $143000 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:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.

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