Financial Planning & Business Analysis Manager

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard SA, Corby represents leading international brands such as Absolut vodka, Jameson and Redbreast Irish whiskies, The Glenlivet, Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s and Aberlour Scotch whiskies, , Altos tequila, Malibu and Havana Club rums, Kahlua liqueur, Skrewball Peanut Butter whiskey, Jefferson’s and Rabbit Hole bourbon whiskies, Del Maguey Single Village mezcal, Beefeater and Malfy gins, and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word “convivialité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

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! 

Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Join us at Corby and Hiram Walker, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Position Summary:

• Reporting to the Senior Director of Business, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Planning & Business Analysis Manager will coordinate the preparation and manage the narrative of public company deliverables, including the Management’s Discussion & Analysis, Press Release, and Earnings’ call material, with the primary objective to bring value to the shareholders and investors
• The FP&A Manager will prepare the Audit Committee meeting material and support the Management team to provide a business and financial update to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis
• The FP&A Manager will track the monthly performance of our brands from a statutory perspective, as well as play an active role in the management and execution of quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes
• The FP&A Manager will act as business partner to the Export Sales team to support them in understanding the main drivers of the Export markets performance
• Furthermore, the FP&A Manager will supervise the management of the Structure Costs actuals and forecasts, partnering with People and Experience teams
• Lastly, the FP&A Manager will take an active part in delivering on the Group’s Transformation agenda in the fields of Finance (BI dashboarding and planning tools) and assisting the FP&A Senior Director in ad-hoc analyses and presentations to be shared with Top-Management
• The Financial Planning & Business Analysis Manager will have the opportunity to manage a pool of 4 analysts shared across 3 Managers

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the preparation and control the narrative of monthly business-oriented financial presentations and reports for various levels of senior leadership to measure the Company’s Profit and Loss results against Company objectives
• Identify, analyze, and communicate underlying business trends and financial implications of strategic decisions to take adequate decisions
• Prepare the monthly statutory P&Ls business commentaries preparation and review in a timely manner, prepare the quarterly statutory requirements preparatory work in broad autonomy through regular interaction with Senior Management roles, and continuously thrive for improving the statutory P&L business insights by segment
• Lead the monthly export P&Ls business commentaries preparation and review in a timely manner, act as a genuine business partner with the Export teams at Corby and other Pernod-Ricard affiliates’ finance teams in full autonomy to help develop this strategic business segment over the next years
• Supervise the preparation and manage Structure Costs actuals and forecasts, as well as develop an in-depth understanding of key Structure Costs longer-term stakes to challenge Business Unit Directors in the making of their budgets and provide Senior Management levels with efficient and accurate forecasts with the active support of the FP&A Senior Director
• Provide value-added business support and insights to other stakeholders to facilitate and influence strategic decision making, notably regarding regular operating expenses and new-to-market product launch process
• Demonstrate logic and creative approach to problem solving while providing insights
• Take an active participation in regular rolling forecast and business modeling preparation (by brand, strategic clusters and by market) to monitor the longer-term performance of the Company, with a particular focus on export business and statutory implications
• Prepare the Company’s long-term strategic planning process when it comes to statutory results
• Actively participate in ad-hoc business analyses and requests, such as regular business review presentations building and finance transformation project roll-out, with a particular focus on BI dashboarding and planning tools
• Manage a team of 4 financial analysts shared across 3 managers with leadership and care, participate in the recruitment and development of FP&A analysts

Competencies:

Leadership

• Entrepreneurship: Proactively takes initiative, bold steps and calculated risks in broad autonomy to develop the business while assuming responsibility for decisions
• Results Orientation: Delivers results and empowers others by setting clear objectives, providing adequate resources and feedback and ensuring focus on results achievement
• Live the Values: Embodies and enthusiastically conveys Pernod Ricard’s key values, with adherence to ethics and a strong commitment to CSR initiatives

Core Business & Finance

• Reporting & Analysis: Ability to produce, analyze, review and communicate timely accurate financial information in order to monitor and present performance to Senior Management levels and support decision-making
• Business Acumen: Ability to deeply understand the key business stakes from a holistic perspective
• Project Management: Ability to lead, plan, monitor and deliver projects in line with objectives
• Relationship Building: Ability to build, nurture and leverage quality and trusting relationships. Ability to work and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Processes & Information Systems: Ability to drive change and proactively support the implementation and utilization of business processes and related information systems, improve business efficiency and support decision making

Strong financial background:

• Finance Accounting & Consolidation: Ability to generate and provide timely, accurate and auditable accounting records and financial statements in compliance with both statutory and Group standards in broad autonomy
• Cash Management & Financing: Ability to understand and analyze cash flows and comment on cash generation business drivers
• Risk Management & Internal Control: Ability to identify and evaluate Business Risks, design and implement appropriate risk-mitigation plan. Ability to implement and review controls to ensure compliance with external regulations/internal policies, reliability of financial information, and security of assets, whilst maintaining business efficiency
• Legal for Finance: Ability to understand legal matters (contracts, intellectual properties) to analyze and consider their financial and operational impacts

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative to achieve goals and objectives
• Self-starter who can work efficiently with limited supervision
• Deep business acumen and established analytical skills with attention to detail - ability to analyze, evaluate, review and summarize financial information for accuracy and conformance to Group requirements
• Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities
• Strong influencing skills, proactive in challenging and influencing the business based on insight, knowledge and fact
• Deep collaborative mindset to work and interact with other teams/stakeholders
• Ability to manage numerous work streams simultaneously to tight timelines
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels
• Growth mindset, with openness to change
• Proven leadership skills with the immediate potential to manage a small team
• Strong interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
• High proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI)

Education:

• Management/Finance Degree
• Master of Science / Master of Business Administration preferred
• Accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA) seen as a strong plus

Experience:

• Previous experience in audit & consulting firm; minimum 3 years of experience
• Previous planning & reporting experience; minimum 3 years of experience in a financial reporting, planning or related environment
• Fundamental deep knowledge of accounting and financial concepts
• Previous industry experience would be an asset
• Previous experience with Essbase, SmartView, PowerBI-based reporting systems would be an asset

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, individuals with a disability, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment: Accessible Employment Practices

Pernod Ricard, alongside it’s Canadian affiliates Corby and Hiram Walker, is dedicated to providing accessible employment opportunities. If you require accommodation due to a disability or a medical need during any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Ontario Applicants: Our practices align with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Apply today!

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