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Brown-Forman Financial Analyst - France and Belux in Paris, France
Meaningful Work From Day One
A key function of the role will be to provide analytical support and managing 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 :
● Validate the monthly Stripped Net Sales and analyze the main effects.
● Analytical support by preparing meaningful and actionable reporting.
● Revise all components of the Stripped Net Sales (trade agreements, discounts, …) during the budget or forecasting periods in collaboration with the KAM and the Sales department.
● Profitability analysis on product and customer level.
● Financial modeling to support the KAM with their annual negotiation and with their daily commercial management.
Pricing & Promotions Strategy:
● Responsible for helping the Senior Financial Analyst drive forward the pricing and promotions strategy along with the Sales Department.
● Build Price Structure for the Marketing or Sales departments to support innovations launch.
Financial Tools:
● Verify that all customers are properly set-up and included in the correct hierarchy.
● Ensure timely and accurate set-up and change of rebates in the SAP system.
● Maintain all financial tools (SAP & Kams – budgeting tool) with accurate information.
● Check consistency of the financial data of your perimeter of responsibility and fix the issue If needed in collaboration with the other departments (accounting, finance, IT…).
Assist Finance Manager with Tasks as Needed:
● Support the other member of the Finance team during vacation leave or any increased activity period.
● Ad-hoc request.
What You Bring to the Table
● Education: College/University (Bachelors or Equivalent).
● Certifications: Finance.
● Experience: First experience in Finance controlling (apprenticeship/internship accepted).
● Prior experience in Wine and Spirits or Luxury FMCG industries will be interesting.
● Exposed to sales problematics in previous experiences will be very appreciated.
What Makes You Unique
● Native French and Good English, both spoken and written.
● Great analytical skills, commercially savvy and solution focused to solving problems.
● Collaborative team player, ability to build strong relationships with stakeholder.
● IT literate - MS Office applications (advanced Excel proficiency) & 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.
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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.
Business Area: Europe, Africa, APAC Division
Function: Finance
City: Paris
State:
Country: FRA
Req ID: JR-00008511