Accounting Manager in London

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 Nordics & Baltics third party markets local statutory accounting. It ensures 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 controller Europe in providing accounting and controlling advice on potential transactions or business changes. It will also serve as a business partner to senior corporate and divisional 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 accountants, accountants and analysts in various locations.

The working style for this role is 4 days a week in the office with Fridays working from home.

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 (Excise, VAT) including month end closing, preparation and submission of various tax returns and legal statutory audit.
• Review and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, reasonableness and provide explanation to their fluctuations.
• Own the rebates processing process and ensure their accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate closely with Commercial and GBS Pricing and 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 to ensure all reports are delivered on time, customers overdue amounts are being investigated and promptly actioned.
• Partner with GBS ITP Process Lead to ensure Accounts payable and T&E managed timely and with expected accuracy.
• Partner with 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).
• Lead the 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, collaborating closely with all the functional areas of the UK, Ireland Nordics and Baltics markets and maintaining a productive working relationship with internal stakeholders. 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 (targeted to promote corporate policies and increase awareness about acting procedures).
• 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 help with digitizing 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 judgment. This includes but is not limited to RTC, Tax Strategy, Treasury and Transfer Pricing projects.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Certifications: ACCA, CPA or UK CIMA or similar internationally recognized advanced accounting qualification.
• Demonstrable working experience in the Accounting (Roles Accounting manager or Senior accountant) field with demonstrated experience in leading a team.
• Good people leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements, general ledger accounts, and prepare accounting workpapers.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to various internal and external changes and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage a high-volume workload to meet frequent deadlines.
• 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.
• SAP experience.

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.

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.