Finance Manager, Business Planning

Location: Chicago, IL (HYBRID)

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week.

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 Illinois, is $107,200.00 to $134,000.00. 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.

Job Summary: 

The Finance Manager, Business Planning partners closely with the business to identify growth opportunities and provide financial insight and thought leadership to division sales teams through both routine reporting and ad-hoc analysis. This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills who can translate data into insights and influence stakeholders across multiple functions to achieve regional financial targets.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, Business Planning, this position works cross-functionally with Commercial Sales, Commercial & Portfolio Finance, and Commercial Excellence to develop and execute commercial and financial plans in support of the organization’s growth ambitions.

Who will love this job: 

You are a finance professional who enjoys working closely with the business and influencing commercial decisions. You’re comfortable in a fast-paced environment and can balance longer-term planning with hands-on execution. You value strong partnerships with Sales and Commercial teams and use data and analysis to inform decisions and identify opportunities to improve performance and profitability.

What you’ll do:

Finance & Analytics

• Partner with regional Sales teams, Distributor Partners, and Finance leadership to support commercial and financial decision-making

• Provide performance tracking, insights, and financial analysis to support business outcomes

• Build ad-hoc and scenario analyses and support post-program ROI evaluations

• Prepare and present financial updates and reviews to division leadership and distributor partners

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with Sales, Brand, and Revenue Management teams

• Identify opportunities to improve regional P&L performance and help monitor and manage financial risk

• Support Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives focused on profitable growth

• Work with state leads and distributors to support development and tracking of Local Market Fund (LMF) investment plans

• Help coach market teams to encourage disciplined, profitable decision-making

Pricing

• Support identification and execution of strategic and tactical pricing opportunities

• Partner with distributor and brand stakeholders on pricing plans and execution

• Analyze competitive pricing activity and share insights with commercial teams

• Support price and promotional effectiveness analysis, including post-event reviews

• Monitor market pricing dynamics and support adjustments to pricing and brand strategies as needed

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy.  This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities.  You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment. 

Required qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required, MBA a plus

• 5+ years of experience in finance, pricing, commercial analytics, or a related role

• Experience supporting Sales or Commercial teams; CPG or Spirits industry experience a plus

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Experience with financial forecasting or planning tools (Hyperion Essbase or similar preferred)

• Experience working with BI or analytics tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Nielsen/IRI, NABCA, ThinkCell, VISTAAR and/or similar platforms preferred)

• Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed for market and distributor engagement, off-site training, etc.

Core Skills

• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and deliver actionable insights

• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate effectively with stakeholders at varying levels

• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities with strong attention to detail

• Solid understanding of commercial and market dynamics from a finance perspective

• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and exercise sound judgment

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 [email protected].

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