Financial Analyst (Sales Controller) - France and Belux

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Meaningful Work From Day One

A key function of the role will be to provide analytical support and manage reporting to the Sales team. This will include providing reporting to the Commercial team, enabling them to make informed business decisions, increase effectiveness and efficiency, and better execute their commercial strategy.

You will work closely with the Senior Financial Analyst and establish effective and trusted business partnering with Brown-Forman’s Key Account Managers.

This is an office/hybrid role (4 days a week in office).

What You Can Expect

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

1. Validate the monthly Stripped Net Sales and analyze the main effects.
2. Provide analytical support by preparing meaningful and actionable reporting.
3. Revise all components of the Stripped Net Sales (trade agreements, discounts, etc.) during the budget or forecasting periods in collaboration with the KAM and the Sales department.
4. Conduct profitability analysis on product and customer level.
5. Perform financial modeling to support the KAM with their annual negotiation and daily commercial management.

Pricing & Promotions Strategy:

1. Assist the Senior Financial Analyst in driving forward the pricing and promotions strategy along with the Sales Department.
2. Build Price Structure for the Marketing or Sales departments to support innovation launches.

Financial Tools:

1. Verify that all customers are properly set up and included in the correct hierarchy.
2. Ensure timely and accurate set-up and change of rebates in the SAP system.
3. Maintain all financial tools (SAP & Kams – budgeting tool) with accurate information.
4. Check consistency of the financial data of your perimeter of responsibility and fix any issues in collaboration with other departments (accounting, finance, IT, etc.).

Assist Finance Manager with Tasks as Needed:

1. Support other members of the Finance team during vacation leave or any increased activity period.
2. Handle ad-hoc requests.

What You Bring to the Table

1. Education: College/University (Bachelors or Equivalent).
2. Certifications: Finance.
3. Experience: First experience in Finance controlling (apprenticeship/internship accepted).
4. Prior experience in Wine and Spirits or Luxury FMCG industries is a plus.
5. Experience with sales problematics is highly appreciated.

What Makes You Unique

1. Native French and good English, both spoken and written.
2. Great analytical skills, commercially savvy, and solution-focused.
3. Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
4. IT literate - advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel) and Google applications.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is nothing better in the market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Requisition Type: Employee

Management Level: Professional

Global Job Level: P5

Number of Openings Available: 1