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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 CCCA Analyst within the Europe GBS structure and the French and Belux business unit, the CCCA Analyst is responsible for the Credit Analysis, collection of overdue accounts, payment applications, claims, dispute settlements, and analytical activities with a focus on communicating quantitative and qualitative information in a clear, accurate, and timely manner with a focus on, but not limited to, French and Belux accounts receivable issues.
The owner of this position will work under the European GBS structure, directly working with the CCCA Lead and supporting all French, Belgium and Luxembourg Credit, AR, and Cash application operations.
What You Can Expect:
Analysis of Customer solvency and credit limits review : assign credit limits to New customers and conduct periodic credit review on existing accounts.
Coordinate the process and close cooperation with the Sales Department, Customer Services Department, Finance and Accounting teams regarding collection, claims deduction, cash application to ensure customer payments are collected in a timely manner.
Daily Cash application, clearing, and banking operations.
Manage customer payment remittance process and infrastructure to streamline information sharing and clearing A/R.
Prepare Monthly Accounts Reconciliations related to AR accounts.
Verify and release blocked orders.
Set up and maintain accounts receivable files and other financial records.
Reconcile the customer balance and the credit situation in collaboration with Finance and Sales Force.
Support the CCCA EMEA manager with reporting activities
Support the local Accounting Manager with all AR-related activities
Process the indirect customers' invoices into Coupa before the transition to CCM
Monthly AR reporting (Aging, Bad Debt, Rebates and Deductions reports)
Prepare customer aging report, discounts/deduction report, month-end credit report with comments on past-due invoices and lead the credit committee meetings, perform DSO analysis, recommend provision for bad debt, and accrual for bad debt write-off.
Review new customer creation requests and co-work with the GBS Master Data team to ensure proper data in the system.
Support the statutory audit of the legal entity in all customer and credit requests.
What You Bring to the Table:
Education: College/University (Bachelor's or Equivalent) in Finance / Accounting
Experience: 2-3 years post-qualified experience in a cash applications and credit department
Knowledge of cash applications, accounts receivable and credit management
SAP experience
French and English fluent (professional level)
Working knowledge of SAP’s FSCM module
Working knowledge of MS Office
What Makes You Unique:
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Leading and contributing to projects
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Time management
Strong Analytical skills
Quality Orientation
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Proactive, showing initiative for continuous improvement
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:
P5
Number of Openings Available:
1
Brown‑Forman Corporation is a global leader in the spirits industry, responsibly building exceptional beverage alcohol brands for more than 155 years. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are guided by our founding promise, “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our premium portfolio includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, New Mix, el Jimador, Herradura, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Chambord, and Slane. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for fine-quality spirits in more than 170 countries.
