Finance Manager, Agave

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 $112320.00 to $140400.00. The range may vary if the role outside of this location. Base 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 Finance Manager Agave is a core role within the brand finance section of the PRUSA - Portfolio Finance team. This position is the primary finance business partner for the Marketing Team who is responsible for building the Tequila and Mezcal brand plans in the US. This role reports to the Finance Director NADL & Agave and is responsible for the planning and performance analysis and cycles of these brands as well as any financial modeling required on workstreams & forecasts.

As part of the Business Performance team this role will routinely bring performance insights (data based) to support stakeholders in their decision-making helping. The purpose of this role is to be an enabler and support to all functions so that the Agave brands are positioned to grow while maximizing their profit contribution to the portfolio (and the Company).

Stakeholders include the direct counterparts on the Marketing team for these brands; the wider Portfolio Finance team; the BP&A team (as it relates to any financial close and forecast) and Commercial Finance partners (as it relates to execution and market performance).

Who will love this job:

• Somone who is a great problem solver and passionate about delivering insights and recommendations for key business decisions.
• Someone with an analytical background and comfortable leveraging data to inform and communicate the What Why and Proposed Action of an analysis.
• Someone who is curious and driven to continue their growth and development within their role and the spirit industry.
• Someone who embraces and is flexible to a quick paced environment and can stay prioritized on key objectives.

What youll do:

• Ownership of Agave depletion & shipment P&Ls monthly forecasting and long-range planning.
• Monthly performance analysis and commentary inclusive of internal and external trends (i.e. depletions Nielsen NABCA) prepared as support for senior management presentations.
• Bringing insights and knowledge of brand performance and context to each Quarterly Re-Forecasting cycle.
• Support on workstreams such as channel analysis pricing studies/pilots innovations dashboards BAM/CODI reporting
• Oversight of brands pricing strategies highlighting any implementation issues/opportunities to the Commercial Finance RGM CoE.
• Understand and provide insights to stakeholders on KPI & performance analysis for decision-making.
• Preparation of financial sections of BrandCo support decks for performance reviews of TopToTop meetings.
• Tracking and management of brand Advertising & Promotion (A&P) budgets in conjunction with Marketing team.
• Presenting performance overviews and other Finance topics on these brands to relevant stakeholders (varying levels of seniority).
• Special projects and assignments as required.

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 (Finance Accounting or Economics preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in FP&A or a commercially focused business analytics role.
• Demonstrated experience in planning budgeting forecasting financial modeling and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret diverse KPIs and large data sets to produce clear recommendations.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong partnerships across brand and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with non-finance stakeholders and tailoring financial insights to their needs.
• Ability to bring structure and clarity to complex situations to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and influence business assumptions using data and insights.
• Understanding of market and category dynamics with the ability to articulate strategic priorities from financial and commercial perspectives.
• Comfortable analyzing managing and modeling profitability at the sub-brand or product-line level.
• Experience developing business cases including modeling sensitivities and key assumptions.
• High attention to detail with a track record of producing accurate work.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

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 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.

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

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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