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Meaningful Work From Day One

This position is responsible for oversight and performance of varied areas of financial planning, procurement, analysis, reporting, and training for assigned brand teams.  Specifically, this position will be the local representative for Spend Management (Coupa/MRM).  This position will work closely with US/Canada brand budget owners, finance, external partners, accounting, IT, Global Business Services (i.e. Corporate Coupa / MRM Process Owners).  This position will drive compliance in the area of spend management and will work with teams to promote standardized processes, efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Can Expect

Primary Responsibilities:

Established, Emerging, and Woodford Reserve Brands Leader for Spend Management including Coupa and MRM

Spend Management training resource for assigned Brand Teams

Responsible for the accurate operation and utilization of Coupa and MRM

Facilitates the efficient invoice workflow for assigned Brand Teams

Assists Brand Teams on spend management reporting

Basic Functions:

Responsible for management of the Coupa and MRM tools for Brand Teams, Brand purchase orders and internal orders in order to reflect properly in financial records

Responsible for annual Spend Management training as well as on-boarding new employees for respective Brand Teams

Work with Spend Management Administrator on efficient invoice workflow for respective brands

Partners with internal brand budget owners on the proper accounting treatment of spend activities and to identify and resolve inaccurate charges in promotional spend using SAP, BW, Coupa and MRM

Resource for brands to resolve issues related to partner/agency invoices and related program reconciliations  

Ensures effective use and implementation of Coupa/MRM tools

Interacts with Brown-Forman Corporate IT / Global Business Services to resolve system issues and improve operational efficiency

Partners with central Global Business Services on purchasing activities / projects

Maintains contact and effective working relationships with all levels of personnel both internal and external

Coordinates with assigned brands and GBS to identify opportunities for savings

Provides input to team on most efficient, effective process for planning/procuring goods/services

Leads monthly brand expense accrual process ensuring accurate reflection of spend activity, preparation of journal entries and monthly reporting for brand expense trackers

Provides assistance to BAM and BAIM on brand business planning/projection process

Responsible for SG&A planning/budget management.  Reviews and analyzes progress vs. plan

Maintains a high-level knowledge of respective brand plans, as well as an understanding of brand media plans, in order to better collaborate with agencies regarding billing, invoice status, and accruals

Responsible for capital budget management, including advisement on capital classification, preparation of capital appropriation requests, tracking of assets to ensure proper retirement and depreciation, evaluation of final delivered asset and budget communication to USA&C finance

What You Bring to the Table

2 – 4 years of related experience

Demonstrated analytical/mathematical skills

Comfortable giving presentations to internal Brown-Forman audiences

Demonstrated organization skills necessary to establish the proper work priorities; ability to act with initiative regarding follow-up and the completion of multiple projects

Knowledge of computer operation and use, with ability to learn systems

Demonstrated oral communication skills; ability to formulate response to detailed questions in representing corporate policy/practice within function

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal personnel and external partners

Demonstrated written communication skills; ability to compose final draft memos/project reports

Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google and Outlook

Personal honesty and integrity

Strong relationship management skills and ability to influence others

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.

Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Professional

Global Job Level:

P4

Number of Openings Available:

1