Procurement Finance Lead: Cost Strategy & Insights

Newell Brands; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Huntersville, NC seeks a Lead, Procurement Finance to serve as a financial partner across Brand Cost, Supply Chain, Sourcing, FP&A, and Operations, delivering strategic insight into material cost performance and procurement initiatives.

The role leads cross-functional projects, influences cost strategy, and builds automated tools and dashboards (Power BI) to drive decision-making and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 4+ years of financial planning, analysis, financial modeling, procurement finance, or a related discipline.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities, with strong experience in financial modeling; SAP and Hyperion preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex assignments, influence across functions and organizational levels, lead projects, solve complex problems, communicate with senior leaders, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, reporting, and interpretation of Material Price Variances (MPV), developing models that identify cost drivers, trends, opportunities, and financial risks across assigned direct material categories.
• Provide financial stewardship and forward-looking insight on major direct material categories, translating complex cost and business scenarios into actionable recommendations for Procurement and Finance leadership.
• Influence cost strategy by connecting financial performance, supplier pricing, market dynamics, productivity, and operational drivers while establishing consistent analytical and reporting approaches.
• Lead complex cross-functional projects involving Sourcing, Supply Chain, Brand, FP&A, Operations, and Finance to drive cost optimization and strategic business initiatives.
• Lead development and enhancement of financial tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks, including Power BI, to increase visibility and enable faster decision-making.
• Standardize analytical methodologies, templates, and reporting processes while evaluating emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve Procurement Finance effectiveness.
• Provide forward-looking financial insights to support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessment across major procurement and material cost initiatives.
• Assess and communicate the financial implications of business decisions, cost pressures, supplier changes, market conditions, and strategic initiatives, including risks and opportunities affecting multiple functions.
• Partner with leadership to develop recommendations that balance cost, operational requirements, financial performance, and strategic priorities.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource for Procurement Finance processes, analytical methodologies, financial tools, and best practices.
• Provide guidance, training, and assistance to less experienced team members while sharing knowledge that strengthens the team's analytical capabilities and effectiveness.
• Lead projects, processes, or workstreams and coordinate team members and cross-functional partners to achieve objectives while maintaining a high standard of quality and accountability.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Newell Brands in Huntersville, NC seeks a Lead, Procurement Finance to serve as a financial partner across Brand Cost, Supply Chain, Sourcing, FP&A, and Operations, delivering strategic insight into material cost performance and procurement initiatives.

The role leads cross-functional projects, influences cost strategy, and builds automated tools and dashboards (Power BI) to drive decision-making and cost optimization.