Position Title: Senior Finance Analyst, SG&A

Location: New York, NY, 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, Kahlua Liqueur, Beefeater Gin, and Avion 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, convivialite...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 New York is $87,400.00 to $109,200.00, 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

The position of Senior Finance Analyst, SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses) is a critical role in the Pernod Ricard USA organization. As a key Finance Business Partner to the organization on all regional and domestic SG&A topics, the primary objectives are (i) to ensure proper control governance of SG&A, (ii) provide analysis and understanding of SG&A drivers, and (iii) organize tools and processes needed to monitor, understand, and make decisions impacting SG&A.

Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities

- Support Selling, General, & Administrative (SG&A) Cost Management

• Support the development of rolling forecast with budget holders to ensure we can track risks and opportunities across all departments / teams on a monthly basis
• Continuously improve processes to ensure SG&A controls are in place (covering all key spends including fees, temps, severances etc..)
• Bring a zero-based budget mindset to all cost management and a readiness to question and challenge spend
• Monitor, analyze and deliver the SG&A target, including tracking and analyzing of the monthly performance vs latest rolling forecast in a timely manner
• Maintain systems and approval routes up to date based on latest Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy and team changes

- Support SG&A Reporting and Analysis

• As needed, ensure booking of all SG&A entries for monthly close either by own team or other stakeholders
• Prepare and update monthly SG&A reporting including:
  • Issue of monthly pack to each team and relevant stakeholders to provide visibility to all stakeholders on their YTD spend vs. allocated affordability,
  • Publish regional monthly reports as well as quarterly reforecast regional reports
  • Publish monthly slides to provide high level update to Executives on SG&A evolution and key areas of concern / focus
  • Publish twice a month T&E Trackers
• Ensure full reconciliation between internal systems and group system (cost center mapping, hierarchies updates, teams grouping...) and share relevant reports
• Consolidate and challenge SG&A lines across the region through detailed analytics, benchmark between markets and teams

- Other:

• Work in collaboration with Human Resources, Finance, and Accounting teams to ensure overall process and work is efficient and clear to reach agreed upon goal
• Collaborates with Operational Excellence team on all transformation initiatives and systems development needed
• Work with IT to ensure systems, process, tools are set-up in order to ensure smooth planning cycles and updates needed from latest SG&A reporting requirements

Key Competencies and Qualifications

- Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

- Experience / Background:

• Minimum 3+ years in a financial planning and analysis or SG&A-focused analytical role with demonstrable career progression
• High level of comfort with planning, budgeting, and forecasting, navigating and managing a financial P&L, delivering insight-driven commercial analysis
• Experience in relationship management and driving improvements in process and ways of working
• Industry experience preferable but not essential
  

Required Skills / Competencies

- Technical:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in a financial reporting, planning and analysis focused business analytics role with demonstrable career progression
• Strong existing skills in Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Hyperion Essbase / Tagetik existing knowledge preferable
• Basic to advanced accounting principles knowledge a plus
• High attention to detail, while maintaining sight of the big picture and understanding of "why"
• Industry experience preferable but not essential

- Person Specification:

• Personable, with ability to interact across multiple functions and levels within the organization delivering a high level of customer service
• Highly motivated with a "roll-up the sleeves and get the job done" mentality, and can work with autonomy
• Accountable and takes responsibility for own outputs; Can prioritize and make clear choices
• Growth mindset, with openness to change
  

Estimated Travel

• Limited - position is office based. 1-2 weeks per year as needed for seminars 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 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.

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