Finance Manager, Business Planning

Where Conviviality is at work.

Pernod Ricard is a global premium international champagnes and spirits company. Were the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka Jameson Irish Whiskey Malibu Kahlúa Liqueur The Glenlivet Beefeater and Malfy Gins and a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jeffersons Rabbit Hole TX Smooth Ambler and Skrewball whiskey.

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 California is $114000.00to $142450.00. 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:

As Finance Manager Business Planning youll be a strategic finance partner to our regional commercial teams helping turn market and financial data into actions that drive profitable growth. Youll combine strong P&L management pricing expertise and commercial analytics to identify opportunities evaluate risks and influence business decisions across Sales Finance Revenue Growth Management Brand teams and distributor partners. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys working close to the business challenging assumptions and translating complex information into clear recommendations.

Who will love this job:

Youll thrive in this role if youre a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to the market and using data to influence decisions. Youre naturally curious comfortable asking the right questions and able to balance detailed financial analysis with the bigger business picture. You enjoy building relationships across functions bringing a point of view to the table and helping teams make informed profitable decisions.

What youll do:

• Serve as a key finance partner and advisor to regional Sales leadership Finance leaders state teams and distributor partners providing insights and recommendations to support business performance.

• Own regional P&L planning and performance management including budgets forecasts period-end closing accruals variance analysis risk identification and market-level spend accuracy.

• Prepare and present business performance reviews to leadership and distributor partners translating financial and commercial results into clear actions and recommendations.

• Develop ad-hoc financial and scenario analyses including post-event and ROI analysis to support leadership decision-making and evaluate commercial investments.

• Lead pricing analysis and execution identifying strategic and tactical opportunities to improve net sales while assessing competitive activity price elasticity promotional effectiveness and marketplace dynamics.

• Partner with Sales Brand Revenue Growth Management S&OP and distributor teams to develop and track local market investment plans promotional calendars pricing strategies and other commercial initiatives.

• Monitor pricing execution and market compliance using market surveys and syndicated data to identify gaps and recommend adjustments with commercial and brand teams.

• Coach market teams on profitable decision-making and help identify opportunities to optimize the regions P&L and mitigate financial risk.

• Benchmark and improve planning reporting and analytical processes across the broader Business Planning community.

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 in Finance Accounting Business Economics or a related field; MBA is a plus.

• 5 years of experience in Finance Business Planning Pricing Commercial Finance FP&A or Commercial Analytics; experience within CPG beverage alcohol manufacturing or another consumer-facing industry is strongly preferred.

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing or supporting a P&L forecasting budgeting variance analysis and translating financial results into actionable business recommendations.

• Strong business partnering and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across Sales Finance Marketing Revenue Growth Management Operations and other cross-functional teams.

• Advanced analytical capabilities with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and visualization tools.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex information and confidently engage stakeholders at different levels of the organization.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail ownership and a proactive solutions-oriented mindset.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% for market and distributor visits off-site meetings training and other business needs.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with Hyperion/Essbase Nielsen/IRI NABCA ThinkCell or similar financial and syndicated data platforms.

• Experience supporting pricing promotional effectiveness Revenue Growth Management or distributor-based commercial models.

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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.

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