Finance Manager, Finance Transformation

Location: New York, NY, US

Careers that unlock the magic of human connection  

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 $112,320.00 to $140,400.00. 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

The position of Finance Manager, Finance Transformation will support the simplification and efficiency in financial reporting and management processes of the organization. The individual will work with cross-functional teams and partner with multiple stakeholders to develop and design finance systems, data, and processes that are aligned to Pernod Ricard’s strategic objectives. The position requires a well-organized leader with strong problem-solving capabilities and effective communication skills. 

Key Responsibilities

- Project management, Business Integration, and Change Management

• Support the PRNA local implementation of the Group’s strategic initiatives and ensure connectivity to other systems
• Help define and manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables for each project and map out interdependencies across other projects and functions
• Build feedback loops throughout planning process to continually improve and look to establish a sustainable integrated business model
• Review and identify opportunities of simplification and automation in the current financial processes and systems
• Partner with key stakeholders to define the future state financial operating model
• Special Projects and ad-hoc requests

- Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization
• Act as a key partner for PRNA HQ and other Group affiliates
• Lead through influencing and navigate multiple stakeholders to gain alignment on key decisions and move projects forward
• When needed, manage external parties/consultants involved on projects
• Create a community environment within Finance and with key Finance partners (IT, Sales, etc.)

Required Skills

• A creative, highly organized, results-driven business and financial leader
• A strategic thinker with impeccable judgment, execution capabilities and people skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple large scale, time critical projects concurrently
• Promotes innovation & best practices related to systems & processes
• An energetic, forward-thinking and self-directed individual
• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal & influencing skills, proven capability to lead change in a team environment 
• The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively across functions with passion and enthusiasm
• Strong entrepreneurial ability to work around obstacles, results driven, and a bias for action

Education & Experience Requirements

- Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• MBA or CPA preferred

- Experience:

• A minimum of 5+ years relevant experience in finance, consulting, corporate strategy, or PMO roles
• Excellent organizational skills - structured approach and capable of managing competing numerous work streams simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels and adaptive to different audiences.
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity; always seeking new approaches and challenging the organization to new levels of success.
• Embrace cross-functional ways of working and strive to embed in Pernod Ricard, championing our culture of entrepreneurship and conviviality
• Demonstrated ability to work through adversity, with examples of management influence.
• Ability to drive collaboration to move projects forward in a complex, matrix organizational structure.
• MS Office: Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Teams, Outlook; PowerBI or Tableau a plus

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.

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Target Hire Date:

2024-11-29

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