DirecciónWho We Are
Brown Forman Global Travel Retail (GTR) supports our highest ambition of Nothing Better in the Market with a unique space, mindset and time that enables deeper connection and meaning with our unique portfolio.
Travel retail is one of the most dynamic and resilient retail environments where the super-premium + offering shines and is king.
Our GTR channel is forecasted to grow double digits consistently.
Operating as an own distribution model, our team members are directly negotiating, selling and shipping to customers worldwide.
Brown Forman GTR is a pivotal unit that reaches affluent shoppers worldwide at scale. Our long-term strategy has identified material business opportunities, especially in the super-premium segment.
Meaningful Work From Day One
This role is responsible for business analysis, reporting, commercial finance support and financial administration within the Global Travel Retail Europe, Middle East, Africa, & India (EMEAI) team with a specific focus on IMEA.
This sub-region is seen as a source for GTR’s future growth and the number of customers and regions continuously grows. The role will support the commercial and financial objectives of the business using analysis and insights, and will further support the finance and commercial team with financial administration and budget controls, as well as liaise with local finance teams supporting GTR, including AP / AR and Accounting, Supply Chain, and Pricing and Rebates teams.
Together with the EMEAI Finance team this role will continuously work on improving data availability and reporting standards..
What You Can Expect
Provide reporting and analyse monthly business performance.
Identify trends and provide recommendations to commercial and marketing colleagues and deliver support for the monthly commentaries to the Finance Manager.
Support accounting, commercial and marketing with month end and year end procedures, including but not limited to accruals and prepaids.
Liaise with local market teams supporting GTR, including AP / AR and Accounting, Supply Chain, and Pricing and Rebates teams.
Establish and carry out budgetary controls for A&P and discounting.
Regularly meet with commercial and marketing teams to track budgets and provide summaries of eventual changes to the finance manager.
Support commercial and marketing regarding the MRM system and controls.
Support the commercial teams in annual negotiations by providing analysis and insights.
Track pricing and align pricing strategy with global and regional RGM standards. Give recommendations on A&P and discount investments based on empirical insights and in line with the EMEAI and GTR global investment strategy.
Support the IMEA team with the expense settlement process and be the contact person for inquiries.
Work closely with the EMEAI Finance Manager and the FP&A team to improve existing data and reporting availability and develop new tools in line with financial and commercial needs.
Support the EMEAI Finance Manager with the quarterly forecasting cycle, providing data and analysis to update the regional outlook.
Help the EMEAI team build financial acumen by adding to the monthly sharing sessions held by Finance EMEAI.
Implement RGM levers and way of thinking into the daily business in line with the recommendations and strategy of the GTR RGM manager.
What You Bring to the Table
Bachelor’s degree with concentration in finance and / or accounting.
3+ years of related business experience with a multinational company.
Analytic mindset paired with proactivity to seek out the right questions and answers.
Keen eye for detail and high willingness to deal with large sets of data.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including fluency in English, with ability to clearly discuss business issues and translate financial and strategic implications and actionable plans.
Team contributor who puts success of the team ahead of personal ambitions.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a broad range of business associates across functional areas.
Ability to independently plan and prioritize multiple diverse work projects with attention to detail.
Familiar in working with multiple currencies, exchange rates and conversion factors.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines and communicate with corporate headquarters in Louisville as necessary.
Ability to travel 5-10%.
Demonstrated ability and knowledge of various software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and Google G-Suite.
What Makes You Unique
MBA or other advanced management degree.
Experience in wine and spirits industry.
Experience in travel retail channel.
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.
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