Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Atlanta, GA

Newell Brands is seeking a high-performing Executive Assistant who will support our SVP Business Planning & Analysis and several leaders in the Finance function.

Ideal Capabilities:

• Excellent organization and project management skills with keen attention to detail
• Superior oral/written communication skills; operating in a collaborative and team environment
• Actively manages and takes ownership of calendars to aid in time management, appropriately prioritizing important meetings and ensuring scheduling of recurring meetings / touchpoints,
• Uses sound judgment in prioritizing work of self and leaders
• Solves problems creatively and efficiently, able to multi-task effectively.
• Maintains a positive and professional impression of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Discreetly handles confidential information of major importance such as company and business strategy, financial information, and personnel
• Operates independently to complete high quality work to meet established goals
• Oversees budgets and expenses
• Comfortable working with financial information
• Performs assigned duties with speed, accuracy, and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time-management skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Organization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge

Essential Duties:

• Provides support to the executive team as directed to ensure that company goals and objectives are accomplished, and operations run efficiently
• Maintains and refines internal processes that support to the finance leadership team, coordinating internal and external resources to expedite workflow
• Manages communication between upper management and employees, liaising with internal and external executives on various projects and tasks
• Plans and orchestrate work to ensure the senior executives’ priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld
• Performs routine and complex administrative work.
• Screens incoming calls professionally, takes messages and routes calls to appropriate individuals as necessary, provides appropriate level of information and assistance.
• Helps leaders clear inbox by reviewing and sorting mail (paper and electronic), prioritizing emails, handling and/or re-routing routine requests and developing follow up rhythm to ensure timely response to all correspondence
• Partners with SVP Business Planning & Analysis and VPs of Finance on meeting topics / agenda creation for Finance Leadership meetings. Manages Finance SharePoint site.
• Organizes and prepares for meetings, including gathering documents, attending to logistics of meetings, and taking notes / follow-ups from the meeting.
• Manages processing of invoice, including PO creation, and expense reports,
• Prepares and/or compiles reports, using spreadsheets, SAP, Hyperion and PDF. May perform analysis and research issues as required.
• Assists with developing and proofreading presentations, reports, letters, etc. for accuracy, format, correct form and content; some of which are distributed to Sr Executives
• Develops and maintains organized filing system so that executive and assistant have information readily available as necessary
• Assists in arranging complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, including Passport, Immigration and Visa information
• Must be knowledgeable of the current business climate and factors affecting the organization, proactively communicating issues or observations that will improve the success of the business
• Works with meeting and events planning teams; assists by coordinating catering and facilities set up for meetings
• May provide assistance to Leaders with personal matters as requested

Technical Experience and other requirements:

• In depth Knowledge of MS Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• SAP and/or Hyperion knowledge is a plus; capability to learn new technology.
• Must have 5-7 years of administrative support at the executive level

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, FoodSaver, Calphalon, Sistema, Sharpie, Paper Mate, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Yankee Candle, Graco, NUK, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Spontex, Coleman, Campingaz, Oster, Sunbeam and Mr. Coffee. Newell Brands' beloved, planet friendly brands enhance and brighten consumers lives at home and outside by creating moments of joy, building confidence and providing peace of mind. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.