Financial Specialist (Remote Work Opportunity)

We are open to candidates across the US working in a remote capacity, or if located in close proximity to Irvine, CA or Louisville, KY the work schedule would be office/home hybrid. If located in EST or CST, there may be certain times i.e. year end or quarter end where there would be an expectation to be available for support during PST times.

Meaningful Work From Day One

This position is responsible for oversight and performance of varied areas of commercial planning, procurement, analysis, reporting, and training for the region/group. Specifically, this position will be the local representative for Spend Management (Coupa/MRM). This position will work closely with US/Canada group/region 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

• Assists region/group on spend management reporting
• Manage region/group purchase and internal orders for proper reflection in financial records
• Manage the Coupa and MRM tools for region/group, and ensure effective use and implementation.
• Facilitate the efficient invoice workflow for region
• Partner with internal commercial budget owners on proper accounting of spend activities and identifying/resolving inaccurate charges in promotional spend
• Work with Spend Management Administrator on efficient invoice workflow for respective region/group.
• Responsible for the accurate operation and utilization of Coupa and MRM
• Spend Management training resource for region/group
• Responsible for annual region/group Spend Management training as well as on-boarding new employees for respective region/group.
• Region/Group Leader for Spend Management including Coupa and MRM

activity.

• Monthly brand expense accrual process ensuring accurate reflection of spend activity
• Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and partners, both internal and external.
• Provide assistance to SFA on the following (as needed):
• Serve as a resource for region/group to resolve issues related to customer invoices, bill backs, netting, and related customer account reconciliations .
• Region/Group business planning/projection process for brand expense
• Partner with central Global Business Services on purchasing activities / projects.
• Preparation of journal entries
• Interacts with Brown-Forman Corporate IT / Global Business Services to resolve system issues and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with all regions and GBS to identify opportunities for savings, and provide input on process improvement for planning/procuring goods/services.
• Monthly reporting for brand expense trackers
• Responsible for planning/reconciliation of distributor investment funds (where applicable).

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting, or a related field, combined with 2+ years of related work experience; or 7+ or more years

relevant work experience

• Knowledge of computer operation and use, with ability to learn systems, including demonstrated competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google and
• Demonstrated analytical/mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated organization, prioritization, and initiative skills in working with multiple projects

Outlook

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

presenting information to internal audiences.

• Demonstrated written communication skills; ability to compose final draft memos/project reports
• Strong relationship management and development skills, ability to work with and influence others at varying levels.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of time and work flexible schedules to meet deadlines.
• Personal honesty and integrity

What Makes You Unique

• Proficiency with systems SAP and Coupa
• Invoicing experience is preferred

Who We Are

Imagine working for a company that welcomes you in, inspires you to bring your best self to every opportunity, and encourages you to grow and develop your career in a resilient and fun industry.

Brown-Forman offers our employees this kind of career and environment and has for more than 150 years. Together, we proudly live and work by our values, striving each day to be better and do

better as people, as a company, and as members of the communities we call home. Come have a seat at our table!

• Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown‑Forman.
• Enriching Life. Enriching Careers- 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
• 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.

consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in countries around the world.

Locations considered for this opening:

• Locations across the US for a remote work from home set-up
• B-F Regional office in Atlanta, GA or Dallas, TX or Irvine, CA
• B-F Headquarters office in Louisville, KY

This position is posted with multiple locations, you only need to apply to one of the postings to be considered for all locations and/or the remote work option.

B-F can employ a remote worker in the majority of the states in the US, however if you are located in one of the following states, relocation would be required. VT, RI ,CT ,NJ ,DE ,WI ,MN, ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, LA, MS, NM, AZ, UT, OR, AK, HI

What We Pay

• The range of pay for the role is $60,000 to $65,000
• NOTE: Base salary range depends on a combination of job related factors to include candidate skills and experience.

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: Global Finance

City: Louisville

State: Kentucky

Country: USA

Req ID: JR-00006342