Finance Analyst

CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS:For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page.Meaningful Work From Day OneAs a member of the EMO finance team, this role will be responsible for financial transactions, closing, reporting, and analysis for external manufacturing operations (EMO).These activities include general accounting functions, closing activities, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities, standard cost calculation and reviews, production variance analysis, as well as providing other support as needed.What You Can Expect- Financial Transactions, Accounting, Closing, Reporting, & Analysis_- Performs monthly closing procedures, including journal entries, analysis, reports, and reconciliations.- Validate and perform invoice processing to support EMO operations.- Prepare account reconciliations and account clearings.- Conducts reviews of financial activity to ensure accuracy and integrity of the accounting records in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, U.S. GAAP, company policies, and other applicable controls.- Support continuous improvement efforts. Partner with EMO Assistant Controller, EMO Controller and other functions to provide information and support to operational goals.- Track and analyze global bulk JD shipments related to Jack & Coke relationship. Support process to develop costing, accounting and reporting, including any pricing analytics and transactional adjustments. This includes both co-packers managed by B-F as well as bulk shipments to markets managed by Coca-Cola.- Budgeting, Forecasting, Standard Costing, & Production Variances_- Support the creation, analysis and release cost standards in SAP for designated plants. This includes both new products as well as annual cost standards for all materials.- Analyze production variances and provide insights to managers on variance drivers and forecasts. This includes both Tax and U.S. GAAP variances.- Support manager and operational teams during the budgeting and forecasting periods promoting efficient allocation of resources during the planning processes.- Support the further development and optimization of SAP Material Ledger module for EMO plants.- Special Projects as required_- Ad Hoc Project Analysis: Provides support to Assistant Controller and Controller in developing meaningful financial analysis.What You Bring to the Table- Education: College/University (Bachelors or Equivalent); Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline- Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general business operations, accounting or a combination of formal education and experience may be considered.- Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to prepare financial statements and analysis.- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Applications.- Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness.- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on communicating quantitative and qualitative information in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.- Ability to build productive relationships and partnerships and influence others.- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.- Experience with SAP or comparable ERP software.- Fluent in English LanguageWhat Makes You Unique- Education: Masters Degree (M.A., MBA or Equivalent); Business, Finance or Accounting- Certifications: CPA, CMA- Experience - Proficiency in product costing.- Experience - Proficiency with SAP software including the following modules: product costing, material ledger, materials management, inventory management, production planning, integrated manufacturing, financial accounting and controlling.- Experience - Proficiency in Alteryx software- Experience in alcohol beverage manufacturing environmentWho We AreWe 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.Many Spirits, One Brown‑Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown‑Forman.Nothing Better- At Brown‑Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown‑Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in countri