Senior Finance Manager, SG&A

Where Conviviality is at work.

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. Were the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka Jameson Irish Whiskey Malibu Kahlúa Liqueur The Glenlivet Gin and Skrewball whiskey as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialitéit means human connection authenticity friendly and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players dream makers trailblazers movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest making new friends every day and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role based in New York is $132320.00 to $165400.00. The range will vary if outside of this salaries are determined during our interview process by assessing a candidatesexperience skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

The Senior Finance Manager SG&A is a critical role within Pernod Ricard North America (PRNA) and Pernod Ricard USA (PRUSA). This role serves as the primary Finance Business Partner for all regional and domestic SG&A OIE and non-recurring cost topics providing strategic insights and financial control across the organization.

The individual will collaborate cross-functionally with Executive Leadership departmental VPs Accounting and HR to deliver accurate financial planning performance management and reporting that align with PRNAs strategic and operational objectives. The position requires strong leadership the ability to influence senior stakeholders and a balance of analytical depth with strategic perspective. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing overhead investments driving cost efficiency and enhancing transparency across corporate functions.

Who will love this job

The ideal candidate is a strategic detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced matrixed environment. They combine strong analytical and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex financial insights into clear recommendations for senior leaders. Success in this role requires proactive partnership curiosity and confidence to challenge assumptions while maintaining collaborative relationships across functions (HR Legal Communications etc.). The right individual will be motivated by driving efficiency improving visibility of corporate costs and shaping financial decisions that impact the broader organization.

What youll do

• Lead end-to-end SG&A financial management including dashboard management budgeting rolling forecasts and analysis of actuals (P&B T&E and other corporate overheads) ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial targets.
• Drive governance clarity and transparency across SG&A processes embedding best practices and supporting evolving ways of working across the Pernod Ricard North America (PRNA) organization.
• Partner with senior leadership (CFO CPO Department Heads) to analyze SG&A cost trends identify risks and opportunities and deliver actionable recommendations that optimize costs and support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct top-down financial trend analysis and compare against HR recruiting and attrition forecasts to ensure consensus and alignment on organizational headcount and cost assumptions for budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee intercompany recharges ensuring accurate timely and compliant reflection of costs across affiliates in Polaris reporting.
• End-to-end ownership of OIE Duty Drawback and Non-Recurring processes including analysis reporting and integration into overall financial planning.
• Deliver executive-level insights and reporting on structure costs and SG&A trends preparing presentations for ExCom QBRs Rolling Forecasts and Executive updates that highlight key drivers and areas of focus.
• Influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholders to drive alignment on SG&A priorities manage complex projects such as integrations divestitures and organizational changes system implementations and address non-recurring financial items.
• Be a champion for our financial reporting systems (Tagetik JD Edwards Hyperion) resolving technical challenges enhancing reporting efficiency and ensuring accurate submission of monthly actuals and rolling forecasts.
• Manage at least one direct report providing coaching development and oversight to ensure high-quality financial analysis and reporting.

Whats in it for me

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. Youll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products giving back to our communities and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree required preferably in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certification (MBA CPA CFA) strongly preferred.
• 6 years of progressive experience in FP&A corporate finance or financial reporting with a strong focus on SG&A OIE or corporate cost management.
• Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (Polaris E1 Essbase Hyperion or similar) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

When you join Pernod Ricard youll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability safety and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived they drive our behaviors and its what brings our culture to life.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide ones most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer we understand that not everyones working hours are the same and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their teams schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out for details.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability training and experience and does not and will not discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race color religion sex age disability national origin citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process contact us at .

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