Junior Finance Analyst

Brown-Forman Corporation; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman Corporation in New York State seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide analytical insight to the local business team, collaborating with Marketing and Commercial functions, and reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. The role focuses on brand expense budgeting, COGs, and SG&A, with data integrity and monthly close responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a finance or economics degree, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English, with FMCG or beverage industry experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance & Accounting or Economics.
• Fluency in the English language in everyday work.
• Strong financial and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analytical lead for commercial units with reporting, budgeting, variance, and depletion analyses.
• Be primary contact for marketing brand expense budgeting and control.
• Support regional brand leadership with brand performance analysis and A&P spend.
• Lead planning cycles for commercial/brand teams focusing on Brand Expense, COGs, and SG&A.
• Ensure data integrity and manage reporting with focus on Brand Expense, COGs, SG&A.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget reporting

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance & Accounting or Economics

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We believe great people build great brands. 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.

Meaningful Work From Day One This role is to provide support and analytical insight to the local business team in the organization, working very closely with Marketing and Commercial functions. As a finance business partner, the incumbent will interact with the Sales, Trade/Customer Marketing, and Marketing teams as well as other departments to actively drive business decisions. This person will work directly for the Senior Finance Manager.

Requisition Type: Employee Management Level: Professional Global Job Level: P4 Number of Openings Available: 1

What You Can Expect

• Analytical lead for commercial units by preparing meaningful and actionable reporting, including budget reporting, variance analysis, and depletions reporting.
• Be the first point of contact for marketing - Brand Expense Budget controlling.
• Support regional brand leadership with analysis of brand performance, effectiveness, A&P spend and analytics to support annual strategy.
• Lead planning cycle for commercial/brand teams including management in systems with a focus on Brand Expense, COGs, and SG&A.
• Responsibility for integrity of data, variance analysis and management of reports with a focus on Brand Expense, COGs, and SG&A.
• Coordinate in cooperation w/other team members and departments Month-End-Closing process.
• Develop and maintain local management reporting and forecasting tools.
• Support preparation of presentations relating to Actuals, budget, and forecasts.
• Ad-hoc analysis, special projects and support in all other areas of the Finance Team.
• Represent the finance department in special, cross-functional projects
• Support the Senior Finance Manager in daily Finance department activities on a daily basis.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance & Accounting or Economics (preferably).
• Fluency in the English language in everyday work.
• Strong financial and analytical abilities.

What Makes You Unique

• Experience in the wine and spirits industries or FMCG.

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Brown-Forman Corporation has been building exceptional spirits brands for more than 150 years, responsibly upholding our founding promise of "Nothing Better in the Market." Our portfolio of premium brands includes the Jack Daniel's Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel, New Mix, Old Forester, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Chambord, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Slane, and Coopers' Craft. With a team of approximately 5,400 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for premium beverages in more than 170 countries. Discover more about us at brown-forman.com and stay connected through LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

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. Accommodations available upon request including an Interpreter.