About Brown-Forman Beverages:

Brown-Forman Corporation is an independent, publicly-traded producer and marketer of premium spirits, wines, and other adult beverages, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whisky, Finlandia Vodka, Southern Comfort, Fetzer Vineyard California Wines, Korbel California Champagnes, Sonoma-Cutrer Estate Bottled Wines, Tuaca, Chambord, and, Herradura and el Jimador Tequila.  For more information about Brown-Forman and our brands, please visit our website at www.brown-forman.com

Job Description

Territory Gross Profit Analysis & Other monthly financial reporting to Division

Provide analysis and support for sales & budgeting processes as directed by DFM

Provide monthly and ad hoc divisional financial analysis to DFM

Provide analysis & financial guidance to Division Marketing Managers

Monthly Depletion Reporting

SG&A budget management

Monthly DA accruals

Assist in annual budget and planning process

Divisional review & reconciliation of DA & 7717 (discounting) in coordination with Sales Operations Managers

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: DFM

Partners with: State Managers, State Operations Managers, Division Marketing Managers, Commercial Analysts, Financial Analysts, and local teams

Direct reports:

Success Factors

·         Analytical Ability:  Demonstrated ability to independently develop, organize, and interpret financial and/or statistical analysis.  Strong attention to detail and ability to think logically.  The ability to identify problems, analyze relevant data, think critically, generate alternatives, and select solutions to problems.

·         Team Player: Having and demonstrating the skill to effectively address and resolve problems as a part of a team or group. Solicits input of others and demonstrates both task and process behaviors in group settings.

·         Technological Literacy: Possesses and demonstrates high level of technical expertise.  Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise systems (specifically SAP) and related software (BW, Excel, Cognos, PowerPoint).

·         Results Orientation:  The ability to operate with a high level of energy and strong work ethic focused on outcomes. Demonstrated ability to work on projects towards the accomplishment of established goals and objectives.

·         Financial Acumen: Demonstrates good business sense, including the ability to correctly interpret financial information. Ability to utilize appropriate financial data to support informed decisions, track and monitor financial results, and adherence to budget. Understanding of financial controls and measures.

·         Excellent Communications/Coaching: Proven ability to communicate information and ideas to others in an understandable manner.  The ability to comprehend and understand new information.  Also, the ability to coach others to improve their financial acumen.

• Judgment and Decision-Making: The ability, readiness, and willingness, to commit to timely, rational decisions using logical assumptions and factual information. Not premature in deciding upon a course of action or solution.  Clear in deciding and communicating choice.  Accurately assesses risks associated with various courses of action. Ability to think conceptually, flexibly and strategically.

Must have requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting with 3-5 plus years related work experience; or five to seven years equivalent education/related work experience.

·         Demonstrated ability to independently prepare financial analysis with accuracy and within an established time frame.

·         Ability to communicate complex issues in concise, clear manner.

·         Ability to independently plan and prioritize multiple diverse work projects within the department.

·         Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

·         Demonstrated interpersonal skills; able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external contacts.

·         Demonstrated ability and knowledge of various software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, BW and SAP.

·         Personal honesty and integrity.

·         Hard worker with ability to work flexible schedule to meet deadlines.

TO APPLY: Please visit us at http://www.brown-forman.com/careers

Please look for "Sr. Financial Manager” or for the requisition #1299BR” in the keyword search field.