Location: New York, NY, US

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Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, 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, convivialité…it 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. Here, 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 $132,320.00 to $165,400.00. The range will vary if outside of this location.  Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary

This role suits an ambitious finance leader seeking a high-profile role within the Pernod Ricard North America Operations Finance organization. As the Sr. Finance Manager, the individual will be responsible for supporting Operations and Manufacturing decision making throughout the NA Region. This individual will have responsibility for financial management including planning, forecasting and analysis. Provide decision support and advice to the VP of Operations on all aspects of finance.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Projects and Continuous Improvement:

Provide Finance Partnering and Decision Support to VP OperationsContinually identify opportunities for harmonization and consolidation across the manufacturing facilities to drive costs out of the supply chain.Lead benchmarking and sourcing studies as appropriate to optimize costs (direct, indirect, headcounts etc). Ensure data integrity and enterprise strategic thinking.Identification and coordination of cost reduction and benchmarking to ensure optimized COGS for the company.Work with the Operations team to develop business cases for all major Strategic Projects and Initiatives.Support the Continuous Improvement team in identifying value-add opportunities and business cases.Improve and supervise New Product Development cost estimates and track the accuracy and integrity of delivery.Support the delivery of a suite of Key Performance Indicators that drive business performance.

- Capital Expenditure & Strategic Inventory:

Own and operate the process for budgeting, forecasting and actuals reporting of Capital Expenditure and Strategic Inventory for North America.Lead Quarterly Cash reviews with the Operations business.Own annual 3-year Capex and Strategic Inventory Planning Cycle and co-ordination with HQ.Analyze the monthly results, highlight issues to, VP of Operations and provide balanced feedback to the SVP of PRNA Operations.Produce Management Reports on the overall progress of the region and propose and implement internal reporting improvements.Lead HQ required reporting submissions in coordination with the Reporting team.Control and challenge Capex to ensure the right investments are made both now and in the future. DPerform detailed analysis and in-depth challenge for all significant investments.Calculate ROCE (Return on Capital Employed) to further assess the investment opportunities.

- Team:

Contribute to Finance & Operations communityLead & develop Senior Analyst

Key Qualifications

Minimum 8-10 years working experience within Finance / AccountingPublic accounting or consulting experiences preferredCPA/MBA a plusExcellent oral and written communication skillsExceptional skills on Excel and PowerPointDesired experience in EssBase, JD Edwards, HubbleInterpersonal and entrepreneurial skills to allow for mutual understanding of problems and development of cooperative solutionsAbility to make and influence decisions, multi-task and prioritize assignmentsProven leader with supervisory skills for effective team building and motivation of direct reportProcess driven, with proven track record of process innovation while maintaining required technical and quality standardsProven ability to work with diversified group of individualsCandidate should be detail oriented, organized, work well both individually and as part of a team

When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll 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 it’s what brings our culture to life.   

 

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid or remote option. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for their and their team’s schedules.   

   

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support.  Check out PRUSABenefits.com 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 your talent acquisition manager.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2024-11-29

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