Fortune Brands Innovations
Lead Process Improvement Analyst
Fortune Brands Innovations, Deerfield, Illinois, United States, 60063
Overview
Lead Process Improvement Analyst role at Fortune Brands Innovations. This position reports to the Senior Process Improvement Manager and collaborates with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, streamline operations, and implement sustainable, data-driven improvements. The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Improvement (BPI) to enhance efficiency, strengthen compliance, and drive operational excellence across finance functions. It supports a culture of continuous improvement through process mapping, performance metrics, and data-driven decision making. 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 the 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 process improvement and operational excellence, applying relevant innovations to finance operations. Leverage data to articulate process improvement outcomes, building dashboards and visualizations that communicate impact to stakeholders; collaborate with a data analyst for data extraction while independently driving analysis and reporting. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or related discipline preferred; equivalent work experience in process improvement or finance transformation will 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 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 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 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
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading company focused on creating smarter homes and improving lives. We value an inclusive and diverse culture where differences are a strength. Company Information
Fortune Brands Innovations is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois. The company 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. Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and include your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to. To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers.
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Lead Process Improvement Analyst role at Fortune Brands Innovations. This position reports to the Senior Process Improvement Manager and collaborates with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, streamline operations, and implement sustainable, data-driven improvements. The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Improvement (BPI) to enhance efficiency, strengthen compliance, and drive operational excellence across finance functions. It supports a culture of continuous improvement through process mapping, performance metrics, and data-driven decision making. 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 the 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 process improvement and operational excellence, applying relevant innovations to finance operations. Leverage data to articulate process improvement outcomes, building dashboards and visualizations that communicate impact to stakeholders; collaborate with a data analyst for data extraction while independently driving analysis and reporting. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or related discipline preferred; equivalent work experience in process improvement or finance transformation will 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 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 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 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
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading company focused on creating smarter homes and improving lives. We value an inclusive and diverse culture where differences are a strength. Company Information
Fortune Brands Innovations is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois. The company 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. Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and include your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to. To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers.
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