Finance Manager, Business Planning - Chains West

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 Irvine, California, is $112,320.00 to $140,400.00. The range may vary if the role 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 – Chains West plays a key role in identifying growth opportunities and providing strategic insights to support the division sales teams. This position combines routine financial deliverables with ad-hoc analysis to drive informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and can effectively leverage data to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions in order to achieve the region’s financial objectives.

Who will love this job: 

This role is ideal for a highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. You thrive in collaborative environments, work with passion and enthusiasm across functions, and can navigate obstacles with an entrepreneurial mindset. You are results-driven, have a bias for action, and approach challenges with a pilot, learn, and scale mindset.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a key financial advisor to Chain and State Leads, Senior Finance Manager, Division Finance Director, and Distributor Partners, providing actionable insights that drive business decisions.
• Own Division-level consolidated reporting and coordinate financial management across the Chains West division, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and “what-if” analyses to support leadership decision-making and evaluate ROI of programs.
• Lead period-end close activities, including preparation of accruals and analysis of actual results versus budget/forecast, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Plan and execute pricing strategies, including price changes and promotional plans, collaborating with Distributor Partners, Brand teams, and State Leads to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Monitor and reconcile Local Market Fund (LMF) investment plans, coaching market teams to make data-driven, profitable decisions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize the region’s P&L, mitigate risk, and benchmark best practices across the Business Planning community.

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, or related field; MBA is a plus.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in finance, pricing, or commercial analytics; multi-functional and/or Spirits industry or CPG experience a plus.

• Proven experience as a business partner, interacting with multiple functions and levels within an organization.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills with the ability to turn insights into actionable recommendations.

• Experience managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams while driving results with accountability and independence.

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 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. 

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

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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