Finance Manager - Distillery & Bottling Operations

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Directly responsible for the analysis and projection for the production variance, budget expenses for Casa Herradura Operations, which includes Distillery, Warehousing, Processing, Bottling/Canning Operations. Related brands include Herradura, El Jimador, Antiguo, Pepe Lopez, and New Mix. This position directly supervises two finance and accounPrepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closing functions, and related analyses of production costs and variances from standard cost for the Casa Herradura process ( Distillation, Aging, Process, and Tequila and RTD Bottlings). In addition, will need to collaborate with the Finance Field Team to ensure a complete understanding of their operations.

What You Can Expect

• Provide and interpret analysis to the Finance Director,  management team, and Global Production Finance as needed.

• Prepare the monthly closing function and the related analysis of production costs and variances from standard cost. Provide and interpret analysis and B-F Global Production Finance (including G&A, OIE, Unit Cost metrics analysis)

• Support the annual process to develop cost standards for materials produced at Casa Herradura. This involves using SAP knowledge of activity rates and bill of materials, and reviewing the standard calculations for all the production processes at Casa Herradura.       

• CAPEX  monthly reporting (including actuals and forecast). Follow up on all CAPEX ´s issues.

• Including CAPEX audits.

• Preparation of Ad Hoc financial analysis scenarios         

• Personnel expenses: preparation of the calculation of the Budget personnel expenses.                    

• Develop and maintain the annual OPEX budget for Casa Herradura production cost centers, and determine the distribution of total budgeted expenses into a per-unit rate. Monitor monthly spending against budgets and alert operations and management to budget variances.

• Manage the selection, development, and motivation of each team member.   ting professionals. 

 

What You Bring to the Table

• Financial Leadership and Analysis (50%)

Controlling, Accounting, and Compliance (25%)

• Responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis for production operations. Responsible for periodic general ledger closing cycle and subsequent preparation of financial statements and related analyses to accurately reflect business activity based on US generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).

• Works collaboratively with the Brown-Forman Tequila Mexico commercial controlling area to ensure the accuracy and completeness of Mexico tax and statutory reporting.  This includes compliance with internal & external audits, providing analysis of cost variances, ensuring compliance with Payroll and Accounts Payable policies, and maintaining effective communication between the two controlling areas.

• ICP (Intercompany Profit) Reporting and Forecast report.

• Coordinate physical annual inventories in the Plant and in all Distribution Centers.

• Review and report findings regarding all inventory adjustments, including cycle counts. Identify and monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory, and coordinate adjustments with logistics/materials management.

• Responsible for keeping up to date with the compliance of SOX controls.

Operational Partnership (25%)

• Provides financial leadership in the Continuous Improvement process, supporting TPM team deployment.

• Validation of all Cost Savings Projects for the Production operations. 

• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all financial records, financial statements, and supporting management reports (KPIs).

• Participates on project teams to drive operational efficiencies and process improvements—quantification of the benefits of these initiatives through OEE calculation, or other financial and cost metrics. 

What Makes You Unique

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field is required, along with a minimum of five years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including management responsibilities and proficiency in applying US GAAP principles. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to build effective relationships, and advanced analytical and business planning capabilities. Expertise in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), business analytics tools, and ERP systems such as SAP is essential, as well as fluency in English and a commitment to data integrity.

 

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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Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Leader

Global Job Level:

L2

Number of Openings Available:

1