Finance Manager- California and Hawaii

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits reflecting company values

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Finance Manager to drive profit growth and financial stewardship. This role involves collaboration with local teams to achieve regional financial goals, optimizing profit while maintaining strict financial controls.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in finance, preferably in the beverage or consumer goods industry. The salary ranges from $110,000 to $130,000, plus additional allowances, with opportunities for bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related fields.
• Ability to analyze financial information effectively.
• Experience in the beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.

Responsibilities

• Drive profit growth and business analytics for the region.
• Develop annual operating plans and forecasts.
• Act as a financial advisor to General Managers/State Managers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Oral and written communication

Excel proficiency

Business sense

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Position Overview

The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in driving profit growth, financial stewardship and business analytics for assigned geographies within the region. Reporting to the Region Finance Director, the Finance Manager collaborates closely with General Managers/State Managers and other local commercial teams to achieve regional financial goals, primarily through optimizing gross profit and maintaining rigorous financial controls.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Develop annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans at the market level, focusing on value growth and gross profit optimization.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of financial results, risks, and opportunities, providing insights to influence local decision‑making processes.
• Support ad hoc projects to drive operational efficiencies and business growth.

Business Analytics and Decision Support

• Act as a strategic financial advisor to General Managers/State Managers, providing insights and recommendations based on thorough business analytics.
• Partner with cluster/market teams to lead business analytics for assigned markets.
• Identify, communicate, and manage financial risks and opportunities through proactive financial analysis.

Pricing and Discount Management

• Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with brand guidelines and local market needs.
• Monitor and adjust price structures in response to market conditions, ensuring transparency and alignment with distributor counterparts.
• Optimize discounting programs and assess their effectiveness in maximizing profitability.

Distributor and Inventory Management

• Collaborate closely with local teams to foster productive relationships with distributor partners.
• Manage inventory‑related processes and participate in distributor reviews to influence mutually beneficial business decisions.
• Negotiate and oversee distributor margins to ensure profitability goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5‑7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, in the beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.
• Interpersonal skills combined with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates good business sense, including the ability to correctly analyze financial information, and make effective and efficient use of financial resources to achieve optimal results from the brands. Ability to utilize appropriate financial, competitive, and brand data to determine appropriate pricing structures and margins for the distributors.
• Proven ability to understand and communicate the financial impact of business processes and decisions on brands, Brown‑Forman, distributors and retailers.
• Proven ability to independently organize work projects.
• Ability to collect, analyze data and present results in a concise actionable format.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint.

Pay

The base pay salary will be $110,000 – $130,000 plus a 15% cost of labor allowance bringing the range of pay to $126,500 – $149,500 paid semi‑monthly plus a bonus of $17,700. The bonus is paid annually contingent on performance of the company and individual.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Brown‑Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown‑Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.