Pernod Ricard · 1 day ago
Finance Manager, Business Planning - IL & MN
Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company, seeking a Finance Manager for Business Planning. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance through market insights, collaborating with various teams to influence pricing and investment decisions.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Regional Sales teams, the Senior Finance Manager, Business Planning, Division Finance Director, and Distributor Partners to deliver financial performance insights, leveraging advanced Excel and PowerPoint analysis to support commercial decision-making
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and period-end close activities, including accrual preparation, variance analysis versus budget and forecast, and reconciliation to the annual operating plan, in a matrixed environment
Develop and manage financial plans within the Hyperion forecasting system or comparable enterprise planning tools, ensuring accuracy and alignment to regional targets
Produce ad-hoc scenario and 'what-if' analyses and post-program return-on-investment evaluations using financial, commercial, and syndicated data to inform leadership decisions
Present clear, executive-ready financial business reviews to Division leadership and Distributor Partners, translating complex analysis into actionable insights
Identify and execute pricing optimization opportunities to improve net sales performance, applying structured pricing and revenue analysis across channels and customers
Plan and implement pricing initiatives, including price increases and pricing strategy changes, in partnership with Distributor Partners and Brand team stakeholders
Analyze competitive activity and syndicated market data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, or similar tools) to recommend pricing counter-tactics to Commercial Sales teams
Conduct price elasticity, post-event, and execution analyses in collaboration with state leads and Distributor Partners, evaluating volume and revenue impacts
Ensure market compliance with Brand pricing strategy, maintain Promotional Calendars, and coordinate pricing activities across National and Regional Chains and Independent operators, including required price filings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, business planning, pricing, or commercial analytics roles
Proven experience leading or supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated experience analyzing and presenting complex financial data to senior stakeholders
Hands-on experience with enterprise financial planning or forecasting systems (e.g., Hyperion or comparable tools)
Experience utilizing syndicated data or analytics platforms (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Power BI, or similar tools) to support commercial or pricing decisions
Benefits
Flexible work policy
Hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week
Great benefits and perks
Company
Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard produces distilled beverages including a range of wines and spirits.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.3B2025-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $841.55M
2024-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.61B
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