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"Have you lead a small teams of accountants, had different experiences across the accounting function, and are looking for your next challenge? Join Brown-Forman UK as the Accounting Manager to lead our dynamic team across various accounting areas in a culturally diverse and collaborative environment."

Who We Are

While much has changed since Brown‑Forman was founded in 1870, it’s what has stayed the same that makes our story particularly remarkable.

Brown-Forman UK is a certified Great Place to Work and is committed to creating a culture that nurtures and prioritises continuous learning, impacting personal and business growth. We provide opportunities to connect with senior and executive leaders; grow yourself; advance your network; and learn more about our global business.

Our vision for Brown-Forman UK is to be the industry-leading organisation by delivering top-tier results through building a diverse culture that inspires people to bring their full self to work. In the UK, we have a Diversity Council consisting of our UK Leadership Team and also four employee resource groups (ERGs) for our employees: GROW (Growing Remarkable Outstanding Women), YP (Young Professionals), SEED (Supporting & Elevating Ethnically Diversity) and PRIDE (LGBTQI+). Alongside these ERGs, we have various committees such as Alcohol Responsibility, Sustainability and Livewell teams that have great engagement within the business and make a great difference to the environment we work in.

We are proud of our ever-growing portfolio of world-renowned brands. Our brands, which include Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, el Jimador tequila, Chambord liqueur, Gin Mare & Diplomatico Rum are used on a regular basis to toast life's special moments.

Meaningful Work From Day One

Our business in the UK (BFBE) & Ireland are growing and diverse. This role is responsible for Brown-Forman’s UK (BFBE) & Ireland US GAAP and local statutory accounting. It ensure the accuracy and integrity of Brown-Forman’s financial records with respect to (a) US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), (b) local accounting standards, and (c) all relevant tax regimes, including US and local corporate income tax and indirect taxes (Excise and VAT).

This role will assist the Regional Director Accounting in providing accounting and controlling advice on potential transactions or business changes. It will also serve as a business partner to senior local management by communicating quantitative and qualitative information in a clear and accurate manner to support management decision making. This role will lead an accounting team which is made up of managers, senior and junior accountants in various locations.

This is an office/hybrid role where you will be at our fantastic modern office 3 days a week

What You Can Expect

Integrity of Financial Records

• Responsible for ensuring all financial records are maintained in accordance with US GAAP and local statutory regulations in a timely and accurate manner.

• This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting and tax compliance activities including but not limited to month end closing, preparation and submission of various tax returns (VAT, Excise) and annual local statutory audit.

• Review and analyse balance sheet reconciliations, reasonableness and provide explanation to their fluctuations.

• Own the rebates processing process and ensure their accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate closely with Finance Rebates team on accurate accruals and releases and provide a robust discounts/ rebates analytics in the balance sheet

• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of our internal SOX Narratives around key processes.

• Partner with GBS CCCA Process Lead to lead the CCCA team based in the UK to ensure all reports are delivered on time, customers overdue amounts are being investigated and promptly action on.

• Partner with UK Tax Manager to lead and complete any HMRC due diligence exercises (inquiry/audit), HMRC business risk review, Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) attestation, maintenance of the risk assessment and controls matrix (RACM)

• Responds to any inquiries on financial results or special reporting requests etc

• Lead the annual statutory audit process, coordinating the different teams in the UK in order to support the external audit process. Responds to any inquiries on financial results or special reporting requests etc

Business Partnering

• Serve as a key member of the UK extended leadership team and of the UK finance leadership team, collaborating closely with all the functional areas of the UK and Ireland and maintains a productive working relationship with internal stakeholders (to replace following sentence)

• Communicate financial data (quantitative & qualitative) in a timely, clear and concise manner.

• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and policies to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and in accordance with corporate policies and SOX

• Responsible for the organizational training calendar for the UK, for specific accounting related topics (CCO, expenses approval..)

Organizational and people management

• Provide leadership and coaching to the accounting and GBS team to support their personal and professional growth. Guidance on B-F Code of Conduct. Ensure resources are efficiently allocated to meet business growth needs or external complexities.

Process optimization

• Improve or develop efficient processes by streamlining processes while maintaining a high level of accuracy to enhance workflow. Identifying process gaps and improvement opportunities. Partner with IT in prioritizing projects and resources that helps with digitzinging our current processes.

Ad hoc projects

• Participate in projects leading to significant growth for the Company. This position is assigned to major projects requiring high level analysis, creativity, change management skills and significant business judgement. This includes but is not limited to RTC, Tax Strategy, Treasury and Transfer Pricing projects.

What You Bring to the Table

• Are an Accounting Manager or equivalent at present or are at an Accounting Team Lead or Accounting Supervisor role looking for a step up

• Certifications: ACCA, CPA or UK CICMA or similar internationally recognized advanced accounting qualification.

• Strong people leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse financial statements, general ledger accounts, and prepare accounting workpapers.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external contacts.

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to review processes to determine any gaps and generate ideas for process improvement.

What Makes You Unique

• Experience in the FMCG industry is a plus but not a must

• SAP experience

Nothing Better in the Market

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.

Please find below some highlights of the competitive benefits we offer include:

• Hybrid-working options;

• Medical & dental insurance;

• Product allowance;

• Paid gym membership;

• Financial wellbeing benefit;

• Along with global career opportunities.

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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: Global Finance

Function: Finance

City: London

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Country: GBR

Req ID: JR-00007100