Finance Director

CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS:For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page.Meaningful Work From Day OneBrown-Forman Mexico operates in a complex, hybrid, multi-channel route-to-consumer network with a diverse portfolio of brands.The Finance Director leads, directs, develops and manages the financial activities of Mexico including the local finance teams. The role reports to the Finance Director of Emerging International and has a matrix reporting into Mexico’s VP, General Manager. The Finance Director is a key member of the B-F Mx Leadership Team, with responsibility for over $300 million in net sales. Provides advice, counsel and leadership on key business issues to the country manager and his/her management team, including strategy, revenue management, business planning, forecasting, financial controls, business processes, information systems and distribution structures. Takes ownership for the financial strategies, reporting and analysis for Mexico’s Business Unit. Partnering with regional and corporate teams, overseeing the whole range of accounting, tax, payroll, treasury, and other financial issues related to Mexico.Pivotal to this role, is the ability to inspire, motivate, empower and develop our teams and beyond. Secondary to this, the individual will be responsible for leading a talented group of experts in Finance.Mexico represents the second largest market for B-F. The position requires a significant amount of influence locally and regionally. The ability to navigate a matrix environment and champion the needs of B-F Mx from an organization perspective is essential. It is also a key stakeholder in B-F Mx’s objective to build a reputation as an entrepreneurial spirited spirits company, built on trusting relationships with a long term value orientation.The role will require demonstrating capability in Finance, as well as a high level of understanding of the trade, our brands and portfolio prioritization as a whole. You will have the ability to establish and maintain an effective network within the sector at national level. Success for this position is dependent on a strong drive to deliver results, excellence in communication and influencing skills and bold, enterprise-wide thinkingKey in guiding and formulating B-F Mx’s long-term strategies and annual company execution plans, being accountable for providing people insights to drive organization, culture, D&I and capability plans working in collaboration with the HR Director. As well as partnering with the leadership team to ensure an aligned and cohesive Strategy.What You Can ExpectLeadership- The key responsibility as a team member is to be a steward of the organization culture, driving a unified purpose across the commercial organization by being an active and collaborative member of the Mx Leadership Team.- Provides input and insights to influence the company’s strategic direction, business and portfolio strategies, special projects as necessary, and reports agreed-upon metrics to team and stakeholders- Provides recommendations to influence strategic objectives enabling B-F Mx’s contribution to the overall strategy and plans for the Emerging International Region.- Instills, role model, defend and Champion B-F’s Key Policies: Code of Conduct, Compliance, Social Responsibility/Responsible Drinking, Responsible Marketing, Diversity & InclusionBusiness Development- Works closely with GM, Sales Director, Marketing Director, etc, on the development of business and portfolio strategies, yearly budgets and quarterly projections, trade terms, price structures and profit margins- Establishes procedures and systems necessary for concise, accurate, periodic financial reports on a timely basis on Mexico results and financial position. Works with IT teams to develop management reporting and analytical tools to control the business as well as improve efficiency in all areas of the commercial business.- Appraises the country's financial position and issues periodic financial and operating reports.- Communicates and interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the country and makes specific recommendations, which will drive growth in revenue, reduce costs, and grow profit.- Serve as a key advisor to the Country General Manager by analyzing business results and recommending strategic initiatives to build related brands and increase profit growth. As an advisor, the position interprets and analyzes brand and country results and trends using both internal and external data. Identify opportunities for sales and profit improvement.- Oversees the planning and rolling forecasting processes and interpretation and presentation of such information.- Participates in and formalizes short and long range planning in areas of possible growth, expansion and new profit opportunities.- Ensures all appropriate financial controls and legal/regulatory requirements are properly followed. Works