Senior Finance Analyst, Brand Finance

Where Conviviality is at work.  

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, 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, 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.   

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 $88,560.00 to $110,700.00. 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.

Job Summary:

The Senior Finance Analyst, Brand Finance is a critical role in Pernod Ricard USA organization. This role will report directly to a Finance Director, Brand Finance and is responsible for providing financial and business analysis support across an array of brands.

As part of the Portfolio Performance team, the Senior Finance Analyst will contribute to bringing financial insights and controls to all levels of decision-making and ensure we are driving profitable growth. Primary stakeholders include the wider Portfolio Finance team, the FP&A team, Commercial Finance and Brand Marketing. 

Who will love this job

Candidates who have a passion for finance and analytics, and who are also looking to join a team of collaborative convivialists will thrive in this role.  Previous holders of this role have their enhanced business acumen and have experienced important personal growth.  If you want to be part of and contribute to the success of a highly professional, data-driven team then this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Manage monthly performance analysis and commentary inclusive of internal and external trends (e.g. Nielsen, NABCA, VIP) prepared for senior management/stakeholder presentations
• Deliver insightful analysis, diagnosing drivers of business performance (what and why) and providing actionable recommendations (so what)
• Support financial forecasting process, providing input on volumes trends, net sales per case trends etc., based on latest available data
• Coordinate central efforts for monthly performance deliverables with other team members to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Provide analytical support to Commercial and Marketing teams on KPI analysis for decision-making
• Provide analytical support for business cases to support new ventures, commercial decisions, innovation and/or capital investments with support of Finance Managers / Finance Director
• Track brands’ pricing strategies and identification and implementation of revenue optimization opportunities in partnership with Revenue Growth Management capabilities & Centre of excellence

What’s 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.  You'll 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

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a finance, business intelligence or analytics role
• Strong experience with Excel, PowerPoint & Thinkcell
• Experience evaluating varied business KPIs and large amounts of data to produce clear financial recommendations

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 option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. 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 them 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 us at [email protected].

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