Division Finance Director, SGWS West

Location: Irvine, CA, US

Careers that unlock the magic of human connection  

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

The salary range for this role, based in California is $187,920.00 to $234,900.00. 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. 

Join our winning team today if...

• You stay current with industry trends and communicate and assess competitive activity appropriately and swiftly
• You forge new paths and constantly challenge the status quo with a bold & agile mindset
• You take ownership of the delivery of the business’ most important KPIs
• You work well with multiple stakeholders across various functions with a high comfort level and ease
• You take challenges head-on and are adept at solving complex problems
• You are a self-starter and persistently pursue excellence
• You find opportunities and quickly turn them into actionable insights with creative solutions
• You are comfortable juggling many priorities, in fact, you are bored otherwise
• You thrive in high-energy and high-pressure environments

Position Summary

The Division Finance Director (DFD) role is a critical role for the SGWS West Division with responsibility for managing the division level P&L for 10 states, including California, Nevada, Colorado and Missouri. The DFD acts as a strategic financial advisor and thought partner to the Division Vice President (DVP) and is a key liaison between the Commercial Finance and HQ Finance to provide division-level financial control, analysis monitoring, roll-ups, and reporting (budget & actual).

The incumbent will provide market analytics and pricing needs to drive consistency across markets and manage Distributor finance relationships. They will coordinate key Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) initiatives between Pernod Ricard USA and the distributor including forecasting of key lines. The DFD leads a team of 3 and will be involved in developing and hiring as needed for the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Develop and coordinate Annual Operating Plan cycle, yearly budget management, manage division-level and market-level P&L, execute Division Revenue Growth Management plans and implementation in partnership with DVP
• Ensure accurate forecasting
• Review and challenge forecasts on a monthly basis and explain variances to budget
• Manage division roll-up and reporting of R&O insights, planning, forecasting (including managing LEs – Latest Estimates process and challeng results), YTD results, variance drivers, and outlook for the year
• Assist markets to deliver their Annual Operating Plan
• Track local market incentives (value portion only)
• Own final sign-off of ROI analysis
• Manage overall division budget and budget reconciliation
• Maintain division-level approval rights for performance reporting, spend tracking, and forecasting
• Approve performance commentary submitted by Field Finance / Analytics Managers and provide division commentary
• Manage, coach, and develop divisional and in-market finance teams
• Act as the Business Lead for PRUSA data governance group, where applicable
• Ensure compliance with company and legal guidelines

Key Requirements

- Education:

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Finance/Accounting. MBA a plus

- Experience/Background:

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant Finance experience, preferably a combination of financial planning and field finance experience
• Previous experience within the alcohol beverage industry preferred
• Independent and flexible stakeholder able to execute strategies while identifying opportunities and risks, whilst continuously communicating to management
• Experience supporting commercial teams achieve their plans and improve their priority KPIs
• Strong commercial background with significant exposure to the Sales and Marketing functions
• Exceptional commercial analysis and ability to make clear commercial decisions and finance recommendations
• Highly analytical, with ability to use the power of facts and knowledge to bring insights that challenge and influence the business
• Ability to understand market dynamics and be able to clearly articulate strategic priorities for the business from both a finance & commercial perspective
• Solid project management skillset – Able to build and deliver professional, succinct presentations to tell the story; describe project or analysis proposals, results, and recommended actions
• Excellent organizational skills - structured approach and capable of managing numerous competing workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels. Strong presentations skills and is adaptive to different audiences
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity; always seeking new approaches and challenging the organization to new levels of success
• High level of understanding on third party data such as Nielsen and NABCA
• Ability to build teams and lead others cross-functionally to deliver on projects and goals
• Embrace cross-functional ways of working and strive to embed in Pernod Ricard, championing our culture of entrepreneurship and conviviality
• Strong MS Office skills with Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Strong sense of integrity and ethics

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 or remote option. 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 their 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 your talent acquisition manager. 

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Target Hire Date:

2024-12-23

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