Finance Manager MMPJ & SMP

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 $123,552.00 to $154,440.00. 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.

Position Summary

The position of Finance Manager, MMPJ & SMP is a core role within the brand finance section of the PRUSA - Portfolio Finance team. This position is the primary finance business partner for the Marketing Team who is responsible for building the MMPJ & SMP brand plans in the US.  This role will report to the Finance Director - Gold and is responsible for the planning and performance analysis and cycles of these brands, as well as any financial modeling required on workstreams & forecasts.

As part of the Business Performance team, this role will routinely bring performance insights (data based) to support stakeholders in their decision-making helping.  The purpose of this role is to be an enabler and support to all functions so that the MMPJ & SMP brands are in a position to grow as quickly as possible and maximizing their profit contribution to the portfolio (and the Company).

Stakeholders include the direct counterparts on the Marketing team for these brands; the wider Portfolio Finance team; the BP&A team (as it relates to any financial close and forecast), and Commercial Finance partners (as it relates to execution and market performance).

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of MMPJ & SMP depletion & shipment P&Ls, monthly forecasting and long-range planning.
• Monthly performance analysis and commentary inclusive of internal and external trends (i.e. depletions, Nielsen, NABCA) prepared as support for senior management presentations.
• Bringing insights and knowledge of brand performance and context to each Quarterly Re-Forecasting cycle.
• Support on workstreams such as channel analysis, pricing studies/pilots, innovations, dashboards, BAM/CODI reporting…
• Oversight of brands’ pricing strategies highlighting any implementation issues/opportunities to the Commercial Finance RGM CoE.
• Understand and provide insights to stakeholders on KPI & performance analysis for decision-making.
• Preparation of financial sections of BrandCo support decks for performance reviews of TopToTop meetings.
• Tracking and management of brand Advertising & Promotion (A&P) budgets, in conjunction with Marketing team.
• Presenting performance overviews and other Finance topics on these brands to relevant stakeholders (varying levels of seniority).
• Special projects and assignments as required.

Required Skills & Abilities

- Experience:

• Minimum 4 years in a financial planning and analysis or commercially focused business analytics role with demonstrable career progression.
• Robust experience in planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and analysis.
• Industry experience preferable but not essential.
• Highly analytical, ability to evaluate varied business KPIs and large amounts of data to produce clear financial recommendations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with ability to develop clear and concise messaging, to support & equip the Finance Director and Portfolio Finance VP.
• Very collaborative, good team player and able to build strong relationships as close partner to brand team.
• Ability to successfully interact with non-finance departments, understanding their key requirements and tailoring data and messaging accordingly.
• Capable of bringing structure and clarity to facilitate decision-making.
• Able to influence and critique business assumptions based on knowledge, insights and analytics.
• Ability to understand market/category dynamics and be able to clearly articulate strategic priorities for the business from finance, commercial and brand perspectives.
• At ease in analyzing, managing and modeling sub-brand level profitability.
• Able to compile business cases taking into account the sensitivities of assumptions.
• Detail-oriented, taking a thorough approach with high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage several work streams simultaneously to tight timelines.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Preferred:  MBA / CPA level aptitude.

Analytical - what does the data say?: As an analytical informer, your impact is centered around providing advice and elevating analysis within the context of a broader strategy. You have the ability to share insights, perspectives, and recommendations that can inform decision-making processes. By integrating your analysis into the strategic framework, you contribute to a more informed and effective approach. Your analytical skills enable you to provide valuable perspectives and recommendations based on data, research, and critical thinking.

Financial Responsibility

Participates in goal setting and accountable for own, limited budget for asset administration and goals.  Operates in predetermined limits.

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 PR_NA_TalentAcquisition@pernod-ricard.com.

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2025-10-31

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