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Senior Finance Manager, Chains

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Dallas, TX

Employer:  Pernod Ricard
Category:  Finance
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

Position Title: Senior Finance Manager, Chains
Location: Dallas, TX, US


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Who we are

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 that 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 a new friend every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role, based in Texas is $124,500.00 to $155,600.00 , range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate'sexperience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary

A core part of the Pernod Ricard USA (PRUSA) Commercial Sales organization, the Chains Division is responsible for directing and driving all commercial activity for key National Accounts (off- and on-premises) as well as the US Military business. This includes well-known national chains such as Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart, Costco, Target, Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, Marriott International and Hilton Hotels.

The Senior Finance Manager (Chains Division), reporting into the Division Finance Director, Chains, is responsible for supporting the National Accounts off- and on-premise businesses to outperform the market and acts as the primary finance business partner to the Chains Division. The incumbent is a key liaison with PRUSA HQ, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), and Regional Field Finance Teams and actively engages the market to drive and steward the Chains commercial planning & analysis processes and subsequent monitoring of business performance to identify risks and opportunities to the plan, identify course corrections and new growth opportunities and provides thought leadership to the Chains division sales teams through a combination of routine deliverables and ad-hoc analysis.

This position will own consolidated Division-level reporting and coordinate financial management across the division. They will partner with various stakeholders to support division priorities and develop financial models and forecasts and will also work closely with various stakeholders to monitor and manage Division A&P and Customer Redemption budgets.

This role reports to the Division Finance Director and requires an individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills who is highly analytical and can utilize information to influence a wide array of stakeholders from different business functions.

Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities

- Reporting & Analytics:
  • Own monthly financial and management reporting and analysis, including monthly business reviews, P&Ls and monthly commentaries:
    • Monitor, identify and explain underlying business trends and the financial implications of strategic decisions and the impact on operational performance compared to budgets and forecasts, including preparation of variance analysis.
    • Work closely with the Customer Solutions team to synthesize financial and commercial analysis.
    • Oversee preparation of analysis of our Brands / Channel / Accounts monthly performance highlighting key drivers of the results and delivering the insight that will direct the decisions taken to drive future performance.
    • Identify and address growth opportunities, business risks and uncertainties.
  • Input and respond to HQ and Division requests relating to Chains performance (Overall, By Account, By Market, By Brand etc).
  • Provide centralized support to the Chains commercial organization in relation to promotional modelling and forecasting, operational/execution tracking and reporting services.

- Budget Management:
  • Oversee development and finalization of Division Annual Operating Plans (AOP) (Channel / Account / Brand / State) - execute planning process and manage plan submission to CODI and HQ planning team (brand and BP&A).
  • Manage annual chain budget for A&P as well as performance tracking for chains, channel, brands, markets and distributors.
  • Work closely with NY HQ and DFDs, driving efficiencies and commercial/strategic alignment and collaboration.

- Process Improvement and Change Management:
  • Drive change in relation to Finance and S&OP processes and tools as well as wider Chains ways of working.
  • Leverage new planning tools and ways of working to step-change Chains planning capabilities and outputs.
  • Develop new ways of looking at the business and automate key reports.

Job Requirements

The role requires a highly motivated self-starter with strong 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 with a pilot/learn/scale approach.

- Experience / Background
  • Minimum 7+ years of relevant finance experience with demonstrable career progression (financial planning and analysis or commercially focused business analytics role).
  • High level of comfort with planning, budgeting and forecasting, navigating and managing a financial P&L, delivering insight-driven commercial analysis.
  • Strong financial & business modeling and framework development skills.
  • Excellent analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and business acumen with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong ability to prioritize and focus efforts on driving results, first and foremost.
  • Experience in relationship management and driving improvements in process and ways of working.
  • Industry experience preferable but not essential.

- Education
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics. MBA preferred.

- Skills
  • True business partner - ability to confidently interact across multiple functions and levels within the organization delivering a high level of customer service and understand and balance key priorities and needs of all stakeholders.
  • Strong prioritization skills - skilled at managing numerous and competing work streams simultaneously, to tight and often overlapping timelines.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels to a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Understand market dynamics and be able to clearly articulate strategic priorities for the business from both a finance & commercial perspective.
  • High attention to detail, while maintaining sight of the big picture and understanding of "why".
  • Strong influencing and collaboration skills, proactive in challenging current ways of working to achieve better results in a more efficient manner while being highly collaborative and able to build cross functional relationships.
  • Intellectually curious and a proactive problem solver; you demonstrate logic and a creative approach to problem solving while providing actionable insights. Your curiosity leads you to identify opportunities, your determination drives you to implement them.
  • Agent of Change - you enjoy change innovation with a focus on your customer and lead change through influencing and partnering. You know that the only constant is change and can adapt to work under pressure in a detailed, accuracy and deadline-based environment.
  • Analytical and agile - your business acumen delivers insight-led recommendations, built on a foundation of analytical skills with attention to detail, enabling you to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial information.
  • Data Detective - excellent data management skills with a strong analytical mindset; ability to identify data issues and find solutions.
  • Highly motivated with a "roll-up the sleeves and get the job done" mentality, can work with autonomy.
  • Accountable and takes responsibility for own outputs and outputs of immediate team; Can prioritize and make clear choices.
  • Growth mindset.

Required Competencies
  • Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills. Hyperion Essbase expertise a plus.
  • Experience with dashboarding in BI tools (either directly or through BI partners) - demonstrated ability to create dynamic analytical tools leveraging a variety of data sources a plus
  • Proficiency in Nielsen/IRI, NABCA, PowerBI, ThinkCell, and/or similar systems

Estimated Travel
  • As required. 10% as needed for meetings or company events.

Ready to work with spirit? Read on...

Life and perks at Pernod Ricard

Proud to belong - Just as we help to create moments that matter for our customers, we lead by example every day...bringing our whole self to work and building bonds that celebrate the human spirit, diversity, and foster deep connections.

Empowered to soar - We set high expectations and seek to get the most out of life. Through flexibility and a hybrid workstyle, as well as unique learning opportunities, generous tuition reimbursement, and one-of-a-kind learning programs, we passionately grow our skillset.

Committed to care - We are deeply committed to the long-term sustainability of our people, our industry, and our planet. We call this return on responsibility. From environmental sustainability to supporting local communities, our commitment is steadfast.

Inspired to dream - We treasure new experiences and are proud to develop as people, not job titles. From rich immersive learning programs in Paris to exciting high-profile events, we blend a love of exploration into all that we do.

Our hybrid work style

At Pernod Ricard North America, our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. Our hybrid teams will work remotely the majority of the time and unite on-site two days per week or 40% of the time. Our team is empowered to start and finish their day at a time that works best for their lifestyle with the whole team available during the core hours of 10am-3pm.

Plus, great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support including:
  • Competitive compensation including performance bonuses
  • Domestic & international career development opportunities
  • Competitive paid time off plan + wellbeing days
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Product allowance to enjoy on Pernod Ricard products
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • BetterUp Care wellness benefits including nutrition, sleep, executive coaching, etc.

And much, much more! Check out PRUSABenefits.com to view our extensive people programs and support.

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 .

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date :
2024-05-01

Target End Date :
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