Finance Director, NADL Business Performance & Analysis

Location: Louisville, KY, 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 Kentucky is $142,080.00 to $186,480.00. 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 North American Distillers Limited (NADL) is the newly formed global brand company within Pernod Ricard. NADL consists of Pernod Ricard's North American distillation and bottling sites and is responsible for global oversight of Pernod Ricard's US Whiskey brands: Jefferson's, Skrewball, Rabbit Hole, TX Whiskey, and Smooth Ambler. The position of Finance Director, NADL Business Performance & Analysis is a critical role, focusing on five core areas: Monitor global business performance and reporting for the US Whiskeys; identify and address key risks and opportunities. Lead NADL and Pernod Ricard North American brand company financial analysis and reporting activities, including planning, brand company A&P monitoring, and executive deliverables (board, advisory committee, or leadership presentations). Provide decision support for global brand company stakeholders, including marketing and global business acceleration teams. Manage relationships with global stakeholders and local market affiliates. Develop a best-in-class team, driving clear responsibilities, development, and career planning (approximately 3 people). Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities - Be the analytical engine of the NADL BP&A team: Prepare and analyze the global long-range strategic planning process for NADL brands. Understand the business environment to identify potential financial implications, ensuring timely and accurate information for key executive decision-making. Track monthly performance, recommend actions, and develop mitigation plans. - Enable business partners for an agile and collaborative organization: Drive efficiency by managing the relevant teams through the Management Planning Cycles. Build sustainable, efficient, and effective systems in (i) ways of working and (ii) processes. - Manage NADL Resources: Identify potential brand growth opportunities and make resourcing choices to drive optimal returns. Lead the development and execution of NADL export and business acceleration finance processes. Analyze spend versus budget/LE and previous years. Provide monthly analysis, identify key drivers of variances, and seek improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. - Prepare strategic documents and presentations for PR USA senior management, board meetings, and other high-level strategic discussions. - Handle special projects and assignments as required. - Manage and develop direct reports with clear development plans and career mapping. Nature & Scope The role consistently interacts with executives, senior leaders, and managers across the company. The primary responsibility is to develop and oversee the execution of the brand strategic plan, support business reporting and analysis deliverables, and build new processes and ways of working for the NADL brand company. The position is recognized for mastery in all aspects of financial and market performance management (analytics, reporting, and budgeting) and serves as a key strategic business partner. Due to the operations, marketing, and broader finance team, effective working relationships and communication across all levels of PRUSA and PR affiliates are essential, with a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Embrace cross-functional ways of working and strive to embed these practices in the organization's DNA. Champion Pernod Ricard's culture of entrepreneurship and conviviality. Requirements Education: Requires an undergraduate degree in Finance or a related field. Experience / Background: Minimum of 8 years of experience with a CPG/consulting company and a working knowledge of finance and marketing principles. Key Skillset Required Strong people management skills, including the ability and desire to lead, support, and develop direct reports. Excellent communication skills; ability to interact with and provide recommendations to senior stakeholders. Detail-oriented strategic thinker. Highly analytical, with the ability to use facts to provide insight and make clear financial recommendations and commercial decisions. Thorough approach with a high level of accuracy. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple work streams simultaneously. Capable of confidently interacting with non-finance departments and brand founders, understanding their key requirements, and tailoring financial data to meet these needs. Strong influencing skills, proactive in challenging and influencing the business based on insight, knowledge, and facts. High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and finance software(s). Ability to understand business dynamics and clearly articulate strategic priorities from a finance perspective. Team player with the capability to translate effectiveness across the wider team. Ability to grow high-talent teams. Person Specification Personable, with the ability to interact across the organization while delivering a high level of customer service. Highly motivated and able to work autonomously. Accountable and takes responsibility for own outputs. Capable of prioritizing and making clear choices. Growth mindset with openness to change. Good relationship-building and communication skills. 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 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. Job Posting End Date: Target Hire Date: Target End Date: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-07