Business Analysis Manager

Job Description

As the Business Analysis Manager within the Product Development Strategy group, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our products by using data and insights to guide strategic decisions. Sitting within our agile Design-to-Value team, you will translate data into action by analyzing financials, market trends, consumer behavior, and internal product performance to optimize our portfolio and unlock new value opportunities.

This is a high-exposure, impactful role that helps redefine our most strategic product lines.

We value individuals who can Think Fast
, applying analytical rigor and curiosity to generate insights that keep us ahead of the market;
Work It Together
, building strong cross‑functional partnerships that support integrated, data‑informed strategies; and Make the Hard Call
, using objective data and thoughtful judgment to drive decisions that balance consumer experience, cost, and innovation.

• Detailed P&L analysis‑ Cost structure analysis‑ Analyze category and brand profitability, channel performance, and the effectiveness of supply chain.
• Build financial models, dashboards and reports to provide insights into business performance.
• Utilize advanced analytics to break down value chain and cost structure vs. competition to help identify opportunities vs. competition.

• Gather internal and marketplace data pertaining to products, pricing, channels, and Product Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Utilize techniques such as web scraping to understand customer reviews, complaints, warranty data, and social media to extract valuable insights.
• Maintain a structured database and organize data for easy accessibility and analysis.
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and industry best practices to identify opportunities and threats.

• Analyze collected data to identify trends that are relevant to products, consumers, and design.
• Use statistical and analytical tools to identify patterns and correlations within the data.
• Assist the Insights Leader as needed in data analysis and reporting activities related to consumer research.

• Partner with the Revenue Growth Management team to assist in establishing portfolio pricing and margin optimization strategies.
• Provide data‑driven insights to support pricing decisions.

• Create and develop analytical models as necessary to address specific business questions or challenges.
• Use advanced analytics techniques to predict future trends and outcomes.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and emerging data analysis tools.
• Identify and recommend new tools or technologies that can enhance the analytical capabilities of the team.

• Develop program workbooks to document analysis findings, methodologies, and tools used for reference and sharing with stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis, product strategy, or consumer insights within a fast‑paced, innovation‑focused environment.
• Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, SQL, or similar) and dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with P&L analysis, financial modeling, and market research methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently in cross‑functional settings.

• Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or design‑to‑value frameworks.
• Familiarity with web scraping tools and text analytics platforms.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $143,000 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…