Senior Finance Analyst- Supply Chain and Inventory

Finance Contributor To The Supply Chain Organization

Meaningful work from day one: Key finance contributor to the supply chain organization at Brown-Forman. Role will provide oversight and review of the inventory processes at U.S. Bailment owned and third party warehouses. In addition, the role will lead monthly global reporting across production sites, delivering executive insights on gross profit, production variance, G&A, LIFO, and capital. The position also supports procurement, sourcing, and inventory through reporting and analysis, and serves as the lead analyst for production direction G&A. This role will encompass general accounting, reporting, decision support, budgeting, financial analysis, and ad hoc projects as necessary to support the department. This position will work with multiple sites and cross-functional groups within Brown-Forman.

What you can expect:

• Lead the oversight of inventory transactions and reconciliations at U.S. Bailment and third party warehouses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to review and improve the end-to-end bailment process.
• Build and maintain analytical reports around inventory, logistics, sourcing, and other supply chain functions.
• Lead the annual inventory count at third party warehouse, overseeing the investigation and recording of adjustments.
• Perform month-end closing entries and account reconciliations.
• Key member of forecasting and budgeting process for logistics and raw material planning.
• Collaborate with accounting, supply chain, and commercial teams to analyze global inventory reserves and present to management.
• Lead global supply chain monthly reporting by consolidating data across multiple production sites to produce executive-level updates on gross profit, production variance, G&A, LIFO, and capital. Also responsible for developing and delivering bi-monthly performance briefings to the global supply chain leadership team.
• Lead analyst for production direction G&A which includes providing support to the production direction business leaders (e.g., supply chain, R&D, quality, packaging, engineering services, etc.). These activities also include general accounting functions, financial reporting and analysis, planning and forecasting.
• Review processes with a continuous improvement mindset to build efficiencies.
• Ensure SOX control compliance.

What you bring to the table:

• Education: college/university (bachelors or equivalent); accounting, finance or business administration
• 3-5 years experience with a manufacturing company
• Demonstrated experience with data analytics and reporting
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to build productive relationships and partnerships and influence others.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and Google software.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP software

What makes you unique:

Education: master's degree (M.A., MBA or equivalent); business, accountancy or finance

Certifications: CPA or CMA

Experience with SAP software including the following modules: product costing, material ledger, materials management, inventory management, production planning, integrated manufacturing, financial accounting and controlling.

Experience in alcohol beverage manufacturing environment

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.