Position Title: Finance Analyst, Local P&L, COGS and Cash - Business Planning & Analysis

Location: New York, NY (Headquarters)

Department: Finance

Reporting To: Senior Finance Manager, External Reporting - Business Planning & Analysis

Who are we?

Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S. The company's leading spirits and wines include such prestigious brands as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Malibu, Kahla Liqueur, Beefeater Gin, and Avin Tequila; such superior wines as Jacob's Creek and Brancott Estate; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier-Jout Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne and Mumm Napa sparkling wines. Learn more about our history, values, strategies and organization by visiting us at

Position Summary:

The position of Finance Analyst, Local P&L, COGS & Cash is a critical role in Pernod Ricard USA organization. As part of the team supporting the organization on all financial topics related to the actual P&L and link with cash drivers and impacts. Key objective is to support the Senior Finance Manager External Reporting in providing the data, high-level analytics and insights, and tools and processes needed for the organization to understand all P&L and Cash interactions and movements on a monthly basis as well as estimate and budget update

Major Responsibilities:

• Local P&L and COGS:
  • Ensure COGS data reliability for planning process (S/T and transfer prices)
  • Build reports to be shared on a monthly basis to help monitor COGS risks and opportunities with end goal being to improve and find efficiencies in COGS and inventories
  • Manage relationship with Operation and Accounting team to ensure ongoing tracking, planning and risk monitoring of COGS and distribution costs
  • Assist in setting-up and consolidating PR NA Region, comments and other deliverables related to COGS and cash related subjects (e.g. inventories)
• Cash Flow:
  • On-time, accurate and insightful quarterly review and comments on PR USA cash submission
  • Assist in tracking quarterly and full year P&L landing vs. target
  • Consolidate PR NA cashflow for North America Region
  • Key Cash Drivers submissions
  • Build estimates and budget and report them into the group reporting tool per group deadlines, requiring collaboration with operations and accounting teams as well as close interactions with Brand Companies
• Other:
  • Assist Reporting Team on ah-hoc basis as needed

Requirements:

• Experience / Background:
  • Minimum 1+ years in a financial or business analysis role
  • Familiarity with basic financial topics including the Profit & Loss statement
• Skills:
  • Highly analytical, with high attention to detail and ability to connect the details to the big picture
  • Good listener, able to understand the key requirements of stakeholders and communicate key learnings back to manager;
  • Ability to deliver on numerous work streams simultaneously to tight timelines;
  • Strong communication skills;
  • Highly competent with Excel, data analysis and modeling;
  • Team player, willing to do what's needed to meet key deliverables on-time and to a high degree of accuracy;
  • Demonstrated ability to extract insights from data
    
• Person Specification:
  • Personable, with ability to interact across the organization delivering a high level of customer service;
  • Highly motivated, able to work with some degree of autonomy, takes initiative;
  • Critical thinker, strong sense of curiosity;
  • Growth mindset, with openness to change, adaptable;
  • Results oriented, takes pride in work;
  • Enjoys a challenge
    
• Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics
  

• Estimated Travel: Limited - position is office based. 1 weeks per year as needed for seminars or company events

Working at Pernod Ricard

Working for Pernod Ricard USA means working for the co-leader in the global wines and spirits industry - and having the opportunity to work with great people and great brands in diverse and challenging roles. Our success is the result of the passion and creativity of our people, our exceptional portfolio of leading premium brands, and a shared commitment to our values of entrepreneurship, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics. Pernod Ricard USA rewards both individual initiative and a spirit of collaboration, and encourages ongoing professional development. Pernod Ricard USA recognizes the importance of continuously building upon our diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We believe in championing an inclusive culture that embraces differences and encourages employees to challenge themselves and their colleagues.

Benefits

Pernod Ricard USA offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses and domestic & international career development opportunities.

* Pernod Ricard USA is anEqual Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

* Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

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