FP&A Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparation and analysis of annual budgets/Latest Estimates and R&Os for both P&L and Cash
• Review of monthly P&L actuals closing, drive cash actuals reporting and ensure to be in line with latest forecasts.
• Analysis/review customer and brand P&Ls based on forecast to make sure financial objectives are met.
• Close monitoring of receivables and payables in comparison to forecasts.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve efficiency of financial planning process, accuracy and assumptions that underpin forecasts.
• Identify potential risks, gaps and trends from the financial data and propose corrective actions.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to deliver budgeted business targets.
• Develop good understanding of internal and external reporting tools, own and drive improvements in the tools and the processes.
• Suggest and drive implementation of the cash monitoring improvements to ensure forecasts accuracy and agility.
• Support and provide inputs in the pricing process.
• Assist in Audit documentation.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with post qualified experience
• Degree educated.
• Previous experience in FP&A roles
• Experience of working on systems like Polaris, ANA plan, XLCubed and JDE would be a plus.
• Strong pro-active communication with different stakeholders
• Proficient with MS Office tools with mastery in Excel
• Well-developed logical, analytical problem solving skills
• A goal driven individual that is both an independent worker and a strong team player
• Strong ethical framework, high personal integrity
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Excellent command of both spoken & written English

About Us

Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,448 million in FY20. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines.

Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of “Créateurs de Convivialité.” As reaffirmed by the Group’s strategic plan, “Transform and Accelerate,” deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard’s strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders.

The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), “Good times from a good place.” In recognition of Pernod Ricard’s strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis.

Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation’s Global Compact LEAD company.