13 jobs in Brown-Forman

**Meaningful Work From Day One**
This role is to provide support and analytical insight to the local business team in the organization, working very closely with Marketing and Commercial functions. As finance business partner the incumbent will interact with the Sales, the Trade/Customer Marketing, and the Marketing teams as well as the other departments to actively drive business decisions. This person will work directly for the Finance Manager.
**What You Can Expect**
Being business partner, you will:
+ Be end to end responsible for the GTR rolling forecast
+ Prepare and update and maintain the GTR forecasting tools
+ Work closely with the commercial and marketing teams to ensure an accurate forecast
+ Lead all communication and organization of the forecasting process in GTR
+ Align with the EAA FP&A team on requirements and timelines and effectively communicate these to the wider GTR team
+ Create insightful reporting and analysis on the rolling forecast to help the Finance Manager and leadership team analyze and take decisions
+ Work closely with all members of the finance team to make sure all P&L lines of the FC are in line with expectations, e.g. pricing, discounts and A&P
+ Be responsible for the GTR global reporting package: Develop and distribute all necessary reports and tools to the commercial and marketing teams
+ Provide analytical support by sharing accurate insights and developing recommendations
+ Support preparation of presentations relating to actuals, budget, and forecasts
+ Support and improve internally used BI tools (e.g. Tableau, Newton)
+ Be responsible for master data maintenance and data integrity in planning & forecasting process - SAP/brands/customers
+ Ad-hoc analysis, special projects and support in all other areas of the Finance Team
+ Represent GTR finance in special, cross-functional projects
+ Support Finance Manager in the daily business and special projects
**What You Bring to the Table**
+ Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance & Accounting or Economy (preferably)
+ 1+ years of finance experience with a multinational consumer products goods company or equivalent experience.
+ Fluency in English language in everyday work
+ Strong financial and analytical abilities
+ Experience with software applications in accounting, budgeting, and valuation techniques (MS Office, SAP incl. Business Warehouse/BI)
+ Proficient in Excel
**What Makes You Unique**
+ Experience in the wine and spirits industries or FMCG
**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.
\#LI #jackdaniels
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: Europe, Africa, APAC Division
Function: Finance
City:
Gurgaon
State: Haryāna
Country: IND
Req ID: JR-

**Meaningful Work From Day One**
This exciting role of Rebates & Pricing Specialist based in India has the responsibility for facilitating, coordinating financial accounting, reporting, and analytical activities with regards to the Japan market. This position requires attention and focus on communicating quantitative and qualitative information in a clear, accurate, and timely manner to the accounting, finance and commercial teams. By doing so, you will directly contribute to our financial accuracy and enhance our relationship with partners, making your role both essential and impactful from the very start.
**What You Can Expect**
+ Manage the customer rebates and promotional invoices (High volume), ensuring customer invoices are validated with the accruals tracker and processed in a timely manner.
+ Ensuring timely and accurate setting up and changing of rebates in the SAP system to prevent queries
+ Providing necessary & meaningful reports to local business team
+ Establish and maintain strong relationships with Sales and Finance team
+ Analyze and negotiate resolution of rebate audit queries received from customers
+ Assist with key periodic (month end close, quarter close, year - end etc.) business targets.
+ Tracking of customer rebate programs. Calculation and ensuring appropriate monthly accruals are in place in ERP system -SAP S4Hanna
+ Setting up customer prices in SAP post review by Pricing and Rebates Manager
+ Collaborating with Finance, before month end in Strip Net Sales review meetings to ensure that accrual numbers are correctly reflected/calculated
+ Manage the data flow of discount recognition, including monitoring volume and claim files have been loaded correctly
+ Support the development of reporting tools required for recognition & analysis of discounts
+ Collaborating with Finance, before month end in Strip Net Sales review meetings to ensure that accrual numbers are correctly reflected/calculated
+ Receive and verify discount invoices
**What You Bring to the Table**
+ Fluent in Japanese & English, both spoken and written.
+ 3-5 years work experience
+ Relevant experience in a Rebates position (not a must)
+ Excellent attention to detail
+ Knowledge of SAP desired but not essential
+ Collaborative team player, with conflict management skills
+ Adaptable, Flexible, and resilient
+ IT literate - MS Office applications & Google applications
What Makes You Unique
+ Team player
+ Ability to communicate and collaborate with other people.
+ Positive and 'can do' attitude.
**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!
**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.
\#LI #jackdaniels
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
Function: Finance - GBS
City:
Gurgaon
State: Haryāna
Country: IND
Req ID: JR-

**Quote from Hiring Manager**
Brown-Forman Corporation is one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies and among the top ten largest global spirits companies, with its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Brands of the Brown-Forman portfolio are, amongst others, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Ron Diplomatico, Gin Mare, and Woodford Reserve.
**Meaningful Work From Day One**
Serving as a key business partner to the USA, Europe, and Emerging International structure, the CCCA Analyst manages comprehensive credit and accounts receivable operations, including collection of overdue accounts, claims adjustment, and credit hold release. This position is responsible for preparing accurate financial analyses and managing credit limit issues, with a focus in India and other APAC accounts receivables responsibilities.
**What You Can Expect**
+ Assess customer's financial statements to determine credit worthiness and recommend appropriate credit rating and limit, as well as payment terms
+ Manage Account Receivables aging, credit exposures and collection activities for all customers within defined portfolio
+ Review and analyze distributor financial statements to ensure accounts are current, accurate and comply with SOX guidelines
+ Maintain and cultivate healthy relationship with B-F customers within portfolio and sales personnel via timely communication and visit with customers
+ Manage electronic deposit of physic checks received on behalf of Brown-Forman and insure proper posting to customer account or general ledger account
+ Execute all Credit functions in accordance with SOX guidelines and B-F Policies and Procedures
+ Interact, report, and communicate with Credit Team and other functions within B-F to facilitate sales objective and timely payments
+ Support CCCA Senior Credit Analyst determine and maintain accurate and complete credit bulletin report, CIF form and other special projects,
+ Manage daily credit and receivable activity for all customer within portfolio
+ Research and analyze selected distributor deductions/disputes and direct Accounts Receivable of resolution arrangement
+ Review and analyze distributors' financial information in accordance with policies and procedures to update credit limit recommendations and to ensure accounts risk profile are current and accurate
+ Performs various other duties, assignments, or special projects as requested, including requests from Sales, Customer Service, Tax (escheatment/sales tax), Logistics, and SAP implementation projects
+ Visit customers and attend industry credit group meetings to maintain skills and insight into customer credit issued
+ Back-up for various positions in Corporate CCCA on as needed basis
**What You Bring to the Table**
+ A Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance.
+ Working knowledge of accounts receivable, collections, cash application, and dispute management.
+ Proficiency in a variety of software packages, for example: Google, Excel, and SAP or other enterprise system (input and query experience).
+ Ability to validate, analyze, and sort through large amounts of data.
+ Demonstrated ability to independently plan, coordinate, and execute a heavy workload to meet deadlines, including the ability to work flexible schedules.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ English Language
What Makes You Unique
+ Experience on AR and Credit responsibilities in the alcohol industry
**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.
\#LI #jackdaniels
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
Function: Finance - GBS
City:
Gurgaon
State: Haryāna
Country: IND
Req ID: JR-

**Quote from Hiring Manager**
Brown-Forman, a longstanding leader in promoting the responsible enjoyment of premium beverage alcohol products, seeks to retain a Public Affairs professional to assist in implementing its strategies to enhance and protect Brown-Forman's commercial and and marketing freedoms, and promote alcohol responsibility in India.
**Meaningful Work From Day One**
● Assessing the cultural and political environment affecting the distilled spirits industry in India and providing sound strategic and tactical advice to the company
● Serving as an advocate for Brown-Forman's interests with State and Central Governments and regulatory departments within India
● Furthering Brown-Forman's policies as one of its representatives on local industry trade associations and social aspects organizations.
● Cultivate strong partnerships with key stakeholders in Excise, Government and industry on an ongoing basis to maintain the required/desired Public Affairs goals and objectives
● Collaborate regularly with relevant authorities on policies in line with B-F's organization and business strategy
● Spearhead initiatives to implement recommended policies/amendments
**What You Can Expect**
● Strategically inform, identify and advise Brown-Forman on public policy initiatives to promote industry self-regulation, alcohol education, and alcohol responsibility throughout India
● Contribute to the development of a comprehensive strategy and consistent practice for Brown-Forman government relations for India
● Work closely with B-F local management to develop and implement a proactive agenda to advance Brown-Forman's commercial interests in India
This will involve:
1. Working to protect Brown-Forman's interests from threats that would worsen the commercial environment for the responsible sale and marketing of distilled spirits
2. Identifying and working (most often collectively with others in the beverage alcohol industry) to reform existing laws, policies and regulations that unreasonably impede Brown-Forman's business in India
● Spokesperson for Brown-Forman on political and alcohol responsibility matters with governments, politicians and regulators
● Advise and provide support on strategic and policy matters in the areas of alcohol responsibility and Public Affairs in India
● Collaborate with the General Manager, India and South Asia and the leadership team to ensure the commercial imperatives for the India business are reflected in India public policy and regulation
● Serve as Brown-Forman's primary representative on day-to-day matters involving trade associations of which Brown-Forman is a member in India, including ISWAI working groups (International Spirits and Wine Association of India)
● Work closely with and under the guidance and direction of the VP, Director of Public Affairs EAA in determining policy and involvement in all these and other discussion forums
● Support the General Manager, India and South Asia in their capacity as Brown-Forman's representative on the board of ISWAI
● Coordinate lobbying on behalf of Brown-Forman, including ensuring compliance with the highest ethical standards and all applicable laws and governmental regulations
● Collaborate with internal colleagues in India and abroad (including the General Manager, India and South Asia, legal, supply chain, marketing, commercial and finance) regarding regulatory issues in India
● Coordinate the Responsibility agenda within Brown Forman India
● Drive and monitor policy and program interventions with government & industry bodies across the states, monitoring their progress and follow-up in furtherance of the company's growth plans and business objectives
● Provide timely information on any policy change with its implications to all regions
● Working with the Legal Manager, India, ensures the company's policy positions are designed and implemented in compliance with relevant laws and company policies
● Keep a watching brief and communicate regularly on competitor positions and policy approaches with government
● Ensure all issues related to State Excise, Licensing, land matters and environment are timely anticipated and resolved
● Establishing, maintaining and developing healthy relationships with the central and state government authorities, Embassy contacts and apex trade bodies (example FICCI, CII, CCPA, ASCI, AmCham) for strategic engagement
● Overseeing all applications for permission / approvals/License / registration
● Working closely with the functional heads and managers, and keeping them well informed on relevant public policy issues, debates and trends; extend guidance and advice on issues involving clearance from Central/State government and statutory/regulatory authorities
**What You Bring to the Table**
● Public Affairs professional with a graduate degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience
● Experience sitting on or working for an industry trade association
● Familiarity with navigating the state and central government political systems in India
● Excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will be an organized thinker, a good planner and a strong advocate. The candidate must be able to communicate, even on highly complex matters, in short, readable memos
● Ability to influence and lobby successfully for company and industry positions. Brown-Forman places great emphasis on the ability to strategize and persuade; these qualities are fundamental to this position
● Dealing with Ambiguity - handles risk and uncertainty comfortably and has good judgment on how new ideas will play out in the market
● Multicultural mindset
● Team player
● Highest reputation for integrity
● Good judgment. Brown-Forman recognizes that public policy, particularly in the beverage alcohol area, can be sensitive and controversial. The successful candidate will recognize these sensitivities and have demonstrated the ability to use common sense and exhibit balanced thinking
● Ability to set priorities, identify opportunities, and see matters through to successful completion. The successful applicant will be a self-starter capable of managing a variety of projects efficiently with minimal supervision
**What Makes You Unique**
● Experience in the spirits / alcobev industry strongly preferred
● Experience working in a heavily regulated industry within the region
● Understanding of:
○ the operation of excise, tax and customs laws and regulations in India
○ Food Safety Standards Association of India (FSSAI) labeling requirements
○ ASCI marketing guidelines and operation of the CCPA
**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.
\#LI #jackdaniels
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 Legal & Risk Management
Function: Public Affairs
City:
Gurgaon
State: Haryāna
Country: IND
Req ID: JR-

**Quote from Hiring Manager**
The role is responsible for leading the commercial operations and profitable growth of Brown-Forman Brands in Gurgaon (India Region) . This includes developing an in-depth understanding of the commercial drivers in the area and being responsible for managing the area's accounts and commercial deliverables.
**Meaningful Work From Day One**
The Territory Manager is responsible for driving business, brand availability, tracking competitor activity and planning & executing commercial and marketing support and promotional events.
**What You Can Expect**
● Opportunity to work in one of the most important markets of the country
● Opportunity to work with world class premium brands and a great culture
● Opportunity to build lasting relationships with Key customers.
● Opportunity to travel extensively within the assigned territory to drive business development
● Opportunity to partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive activations
● Opportunity to drive results and make an impact in your assigned territory from day 1
**What You Bring to the Table**
● Knowledge and understanding of the basics of sales, marketing and distribution
● Knowledge of Alcohol industry or related industries for the assigned territory
● A minimum of 8 years of experience
● Ability to build lasting relationships with customers towards mutual benefits
● Ability to execute with excellence promotional activities planned for the assigned territory and/or accounts
● A business development mindset which allows you to continuously look for new opportunities and creative solutions to problems
● An eye for detail with respect to our brands along with competitor activities
**What Makes You Unique**
● A Winning Attitude focussed on results
● Energy, agility and intensity to drive change and business
● Strong commercial acumen
● Strong Negotiation and analytical skills
● High learning agility and self motivated
● Ownership mindset with strong collaborative skills
● Problem solving skills with a solution mindset
**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.
**\#LI #jackdaniels**
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: Europe, Africa, APAC Division
Function: Sales
City:
Gurgaon
State: Haryāna
Country: IND
Req ID: JR-

**Quote from Hiring Manager**
_We are hiring a passionate and curious thinker to set up and lead our business & consumer insights function in India. This person will be looking for new opportunities of growth in India for the existing portfolio of brands (like, Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, The Glendronach, El Jimador) and also new brands including development of a strong innovation pipeline._
**Meaningful Work From Day One**
The Insights manager is a thought leader within the business and marketing team, providing insight, ideas and strategies to unlock growth, accelerate Brown-Forman's competitive edge and support the organisation in its objective to be the best brand builders. This position is responsible for delivering analysis of multi-channels trends, developing tools & reports in close co-operation with the marketing & sales team. The insights manager is an important stakeholder in the marketing team to build an entrepreneurially spirited company, with a strong consumer centric brand business planning.
**What You Can Expect**
+ Champion and build a strong insights culture & external orientation with the consumer at the center of every brand-business decision, drive performance mindset and be the voice of consumers and shoppers
+ Lead.
+ Design, commission, coordinate, implement and monitor consumer research with external research companies. Ensure key implications are shared with stakeholders in a timely manner and identify actionable outcomes
+ Management of ad hoc deep dives and special projects
+ Measurement and evaluation framework development and deployment for marketing campaigns and activations
+ Business brand analytics and IWSR Monthly - Quarterly Analysis and Performance Reporting
+ Oversee the annual India Brand Health Monitor
+ Support/Partner.
+ India Head of Marketing and IMAGE Region Insights Manager on Business Review preparations
+ India Head of Marketing and IMAGE Region Insights Manager to develop a robust innovation pipeline for India
+ Test & Learn approach across the business in cross functional projects with Insight and trends
+ Create and develop regular insightful reports based on available market data (Category, Shopper and consumer)
+ Identify opportunities and threats for B-F brand, data joining the dots from various sources of information and build a strong dynamic competitive intelligence
+ Build data backed-insights as a key input to annual country and brand plans
+ Marketing teams to help ideate, guide, monitor and measure all brand building and sales activation
+ Develop strong working relationships with internal, external (data & research agencies) and global stakeholders
+ Establish metrics that support the Brown-Forman Growth Framework. Improve competitiveness, effectiveness and efficiency of brand plans and activations
**What You Bring to the Table**
+ Post graduation in marketing or a related field, with a strong 6 to 8 years of consumer insights experience in lifestyle-luxury consumer brands (experience in alcobev will be an added advantage but not essential)
+ Excellent quantitative research skills and understanding of qualitative research experience in agency/ client side
+ Advanced statistical analysis and excellent knowledge of panels and data analysis software and an aptitude for the manipulation and interrogation of databases. Familiarity with a broad range of consumer, category and shopper research and sources of data (Nielsen, Kantar, IWSR etc)
+ Manage multiple projects within required timelines along with attention to detail and accuracy
+ Strong business acumen and judgement along with strategic capabilities
+ Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with strong ability to influence through data-insights led storytelling
+ Put research into business terms with strong listening, presentation & story-telling skills
+ Collaborative team player with excellent persuasiveness & interpersonal skills; building strong working relationships with key stakeholders
**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.
**\#LI #jackdaniels**
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: Europe, Africa, APAC Division
Function: Marketing
City:
Gurgaon
State: Haryāna
Country: IND
Req ID: JR-

**Quote from Hiring Manager**
We believe great people build great brands. 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.
**Meaningful Work From Day One**
The Senior FP&A Analyst will be a crucial team member, collaborating closely with local and divisional EAA teams to deliver analytical support and insights that enhance decision-making. As a part of the EAA Finance Operations team, this role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and promoting the use of analytical solutions. The Senior FP&A Analyst will be a key contributor in establishing best practices within the region and will play a vital role in special projects and reviews, gaining exposure across global FP&A and EAA leadership teams.
This is an office/hybrid role (4 days a week at the office and Fridays working from home)
**What You Can Expect**
Budgeting and Forecasting
+ Lead the consolidation of the EAA Division's financial forecasts and results, ensuring all data is precise and reliable
+ Analyze variances between actual results, budget, and forecasts, providing insightful explanations and recommendations through strong storytelling
Financial Reporting and Analysis
+ Ensure a best-in-class monthly reporting process, delivering accurate and insightful monthly business reviews that reflect the performance of the EAA business
+ Develop and maintain EAA-specific automated reporting solutions via Tableau that meet the requirements of the Division, Region, and Market
+ Create and present in-depth analyses and executive summaries on EAA business performance drivers and their impacts to senior leadership, including the Director of Finance Operations and VP EAA Finance Director.
Process Improvement
+ Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes and improve efficiency with a "Less but Better"mindset
+ Contribute to the development and implementation of new financial systems and tools both at a divisional level and local level as required
Ad-hoc Analysis and Projects
+ Partner closely with the other teams (RGM, Marketing, Commercial) on projects regarding strategy, pricing, resource allocation and more
+ Act as a thoughts exchange partner for Director of Finance Operations
**What You Bring to the Table**
+ Bachelors' degree or above in Finance, Accounting or Economy (preferably).
+ 4+ years experience with a multinational consumer products goods company or equivalent experience.
+ Strong financial and analytical abilities.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English required.
+ Experience with software applications in accounting, budgeting, and valuation techniques (MS Office, SAP incl. Business Warehouse/BI).
**What Makes You Unique**
+ Experience with using BI tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
+ Financial Planning & Analysis experience in a multinational FMCG company, including familiarity with foreign currency and exchange rates
+ Experience in tools improvement and working with internal and external data sources (SAP, aOffice, IWSR, Nielsen, IMF data etc. )
**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.
\#LI #jackdaniels
Business Area: Europe, Africa, APAC Division
Function: Finance
City:
Cape Town
State:
Country: ZAF
Req ID: JR-

**Quote from Hiring Manager**
Are you ready to work on some of the world's most iconic and premium spirits Trademarks?
Are you ready to stretch the boundaries of those trademarks, innovation and build new brand extensions and innovations with those trademarks?
Are you comfortable operating with ambiguity and have an innovation mindset with a strong business acumen to build new business and brands?
If the answer to these questions is a Big Bold Yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
**Meaningful Work From Day One**
The Brand Extension and Innovation Manager is responsible for building new brand extensions and scaling up the existing ones, building them into fast growing sustainable businesses for Brown-Forman in India.
She/He will champion brand and business growth for the brand extension portfolio. The role requires close collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the global brand teams, sales teams, legal, Trademark & compliance, supply chain, agencies (BTL/media/research), country brand teams, third party distributors, manufacturers and licensees.
**What You Can Expect**
Strategic Roadmap: Develop and execute the three year strategic roadmap and annual business plans for BF Brand Extension to deliver on KPIs and business goals
Innovation & NPD: Collaborate with global brand teams and local 3rd party experts on New Product Development (NPD), managing product, packaging, and pricing ladders
Commercial Accountability: Manage and own the P&L for the extension business, ensuring profitability and driving volume and value growth
GTM Strategy: Drive end to end Go-To-Market strategies for the brand extensions from business planning, product development to commercialization - distribution and consumer demand generation
Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all brand extensions adhere to local Indian regulations
Brand and Activation Plans: Work closely with brand teams to co-develop annual brand and activation plans for the brand extensions and relevant trademarks
**What You Bring to the Table**
+ Demonstrable experience of product development & management, business development experience in consumer products or lifestyle category,
+ Experience in managing licensing business will be an added advantage
+ Proven track record of successfully delivering brand and business growth in a highly competitive environment.
+ Previous experience of leading & working with multiple agencies/business partners and cross-functional teams
+ Marketing and Commercial acumen with strong P&L management experience
+ Willingness to travel approximately 20 to 25% of the time
+ High level of strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills
+ Strong communication and storytelling skills with ability to influence without authority
**What Makes You Unique**
+ Experience and proven success in successfully building brand extension business for spirits or consumer trademarks
+ Experience in sales or marketing in career journey
+ Deep understanding of CCPA, ASCI (Advertising Standards Council of India) guidelines for brand extensions
+ Action-biased and output-oriented approach toward ambitious targets
**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.
**\#LI #jackdaniels**
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: Europe, Africa, APAC Division
Function: Marketing
City:
Gurgaon
State: Haryāna
Country: IND
Req ID: JR-

**Quote from Hiring Manager**
Are you ready to step into the world of iconic spirits and unleash your creativity with some of the most beloved brands. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to join the Brown-Forman India marketing and commercial leadership team & help grow our portfolio of brands in India and international markets (Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh).
The National Marketing Manager plays a crucial role in driving the company's success by ensuring that marketing efforts are strategically aligned with business and commercial goals. This position requires a proactive and innovative approach to marketing, with a strong focus on execution excellence, achieving measurable results and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
**Meaningful Work From Day One** **:**
As National Trade Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and driving high quality and effective implementation of trade marketing strategies to promote our brands in India and International Markets. You will lead the trade marketing independently with guidance from the marketing and commercial directors and support of three regional trade marketing managers, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives for the region. The National Trade Marketing Manager plays a crucial role between Marketing & Sales - translating business and brand plans into executable channel & customer plans.
The role will work across the portfolio of brands (Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Glendronach Single Malt, El Jimador, Gin Mare and Diplomatico Rum) of B-F India. You will work closely with marketing & sales teams and external agencies partners to ensure excellence in execution (timeliness, quality of implementation & performance).
**What You Can Expect**
**1. Strategy Development:**
+ Translate annual business and brand plans into trade marketing strategy and plans and drive implementation with regional trade marketing managers in the regions
+ Tailor marketing initiatives to the specific needs and preferences of the region/markets
**2. Market Penetration & Growth:**
+ Develop strategies to increase market share and drive sales growth within the region.
+ Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities to expand the customer base.
**3. Data-Driven Decision Making:**
+ Leverage multiple sources of data (IWSR, Internal Sales Reports, Brand Tracks etc) to conduct thorough market analysis to understand customer preferences, competitor activities, and market trends.
+ Use insights to build, inform and refine trade marketing strategies and activation plans
+ Build and rollout a new dynamic market-competitive intelligence system/process that enables the business to stay on top of market trends, anticipate opportunities/challenges and tailor actions to capture those opportunities/solve for challenges
**4. Commercial Collaboration:**
+ Work closely with the sales team to design, align and execute trade marketing activations for the regions to deliver commercial goals in the region and for portfolio of brands
+ Lead the development and procurement of necessary marketing materials, promotional tools, and training for to supper in market trade marketing and sales teams
**5. Promotional Campaigns:**
+ Plan and drive execution of promotional campaigns that are tailored to local market problems & opportunities to drive sales and customer engagement.
+ Lead the roll out and execution of national brand and trade marketing plans to achieve desired brand and business results
**6. Brand Visibility:**
+ Enhance brand presence through effective in-store promotions, merchandising, and point-of-sale materials.
+ Ensure consistent brand messaging across all marketing channels.
**7. Relationship Management:**
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with key distributors, retailers, and trade partners
+ Also, manage relationships with external agencies, vendors & suppliers to ensure the timely execution of marketing campaigns and efficient and effective procurement nationally for the business
**8. Performance Tracking:**
+ Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of trade marketing activities with a strong ROI KPIs delivery
+ Adjust strategies/plan based on performance data, learnings and feedback.
**9. Budget Management:**
+ Develop, track and manage the national trade marketing budget to drive business and brand goals
+ Ensure cost-effective implementation of marketing programs clearly aligned to pre agreed business KIP
**10. People Development and Succession Planning**
+ Develop and Mentor the regional trade marketing managers with an objective of building a strong future pipeline of trade marketing leaders
**What You Bring to the Table**
+ Extensive trade marketing experience from the FMCG industry
+ People management experience is a must
+ Rich experience in building below the line programing/activation & marketing calendar across channels, executing big 3rd space consumer activations and driving strong in-market execution excellence
+ Strong analytical skills with a curious and creative mindset
+ Demonstrated ability to leverage competitive intelligence when developing trade marketing strategy and plans
+ Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, meet deadlines and simultaneously develop, deploy, and coordinate multiple projects.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills
+ Readiness to travel within the market & regionally (the person will spend 8 to 10 days in a month in the market in the region
**What Makes You Unique**
+ Someone who can translate business and brand objectives and plans into executable channel & customer plans, connect the dots between business-sales-marketing goals and who can build long-term & trusted relationships with key internal and external stakeholders will thrive in this role.
+ Prior sales experience would be a big plus
+ Experience working on super premium brands
**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.
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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: Europe, Africa, APAC Division
Function: Trade Marketing
City:
Gurgaon
State: Haryāna
Country: IND
Req ID: JR-