Pernod Ricard

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning

Pernod Ricard$78K — $98K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of financial planning and reporting experience or background in a financial consulting firm.
  • Understanding of accounting and financial principles.
  • Experience in consumer packaged goods is advantageous.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and critical thinking.
  • Collaborative with a focus on teamwork and cross-functional relationship building.
  • Data-driven with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; familiarity with reporting tools like Essbase or Anaplan is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly financial presentations and reports for senior leadership.
  • Provide business support to stakeholders, particularly on Structure Costs.
  • Serve as a finance partner for Sales & Marketing to implement strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborate on monthly analysis and forecasting activities, focusing on Export business.
  • Lead budgeting for Structure Costs while coordinating with various departments.
  • Innovate and improve financial processes for better insights and accuracy.
  • Mentor colleagues and support their professional development.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model promoting both flexibility and in-person collaboration.
  • Facilitated community-building with team presence in the office.
  • Open to applicants willing to relocate to Toronto.
Full Job Description

The salary range for this role is $78,900.00 to $98,600.00. 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.

Hybrid:

We offer a hybrid work model designed to give you the best of both worlds, flexibility and meaningful in-person connection. You’ll spend a minimum of three days a week with us at our office, 225 King St. W. Toronto, where you can collaborate, learn, and feel part of a supportive community, while still enjoying the freedom to work remotely on other days.

If you are not currently within commuting distance, we welcome applicants who are open to relocating and joining our team here in Toronto.

Position Summary:

  • Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Planning Analyst will play a key role in the preparation of internal financial reports and analysis of monthly business performance, as well as playing a key role in the management and execution of budgeting and forecasting processes. Notably, the Financial Planning Analyst will focus on the monthly export and statutory P&Ls business commentaries and the quarterly preparatory work around external statutory requirements.
  • The Financial Planning Analyst will also take the lead in monitoring Structure Costs (i.e. Selling, General and Administrative costs) at Corby and Hiram Walker affiliates through business commentaries, budget building and regular catchups with other departments.

What will you do:

  • Assist in preparation of monthly business-oriented financial presentations and reports for various levels of senior leadership to measure the Company’s Profit and Loss results against Company objectives.
  • Provide value-added business support to other stakeholders to aid them in decision making on a regular basis, notably regarding Structure Costs
  • Act as the Finance business partner to the Sales & Marketing teams to help drive successful implementation of key strategic initiatives by delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders in monthly analysis, latest estimates, and annual planning/ forecasting activities with a particular focus on Export business and public company results.
  • Assist in management of submission of the Company’s annual and long-term P&L budgets, with a lead on Structure Costs, while liaising with different departments and other affiliates
  • Demonstrate logic and creative approach to problem solving while providing insights.
  • Participate in the Company’s long-term strategic planning process with a focus on Export business, statutory P&L and Structure Costs
  • Actively participate in ad-hoc business analyses and requests, such as regular business review presentations focused on Structure Costs, Export business and public company results
  • Manage Corby and Hiram Walker entities’ Structure Costs actuals and forecasts with the support of the FP&A Manager, as well as develop an in-depth understanding of key Structure Costs longer-term stakes to challenge Business Unit Directors in the making of their budgets and provide Senior Management levels with efficient and accurate forecasts with the active support of the FP&A Director
  • Improve existing Structure Cost tracking and forecasting processes/files in order to deliver more granular and higher quality insights and analysis and enhance budget accountability across departments.
  • Provide support for renegotiation of recharge agreements with Pernod Ricard by helping consultants understand the nature of existing agreements and the shared services Corby leverages/provides, and how Corby financial statements are ultimately impacted.
  • Act as a key business partner for the Foreign Affairs Winery team with the support of the FP&A Manager and enhance existing financial analysis and tracking of forecasts and government grants.
  • Support investor relations team by enhancing quarterly financial analysis and analysis of Corby’s stock performance versus peers. 
  • Actively mentoring and supporting colleagues to build skills, encourage career development, and enhance overall team performance.

What you bring:

  • Previous financial planning & reporting experience, and/or previous experience in financial consulting firm (minimum 2/3 years preferred)
  • Fundamental knowledge of accounting and financial concepts
  • Previous industry/consumer packaged goods experience would be an asset.
  • Proven Self-Starter – proactive problem solver and intellectually curious with strong critical thinking abilities
  • Strategic thinker focused on both short-term delivery and long-term transformation. 
  • High level ability for step change innovation, customer focus and partnering (Team oriented, highly collaborative, and able to build cross-functional relationships)
  • Results oriented, action motivated, takes initiative and assess situations quickly to help achieve goals.
  • “Data Detective” – excellent data management skills with a strong analytical mindset; ability to identify data issues and find solutions.
  • Effective communicator incorporating strong listening and curiosity.
  • Excellent business acumen and established analytical skills with attention to detail - ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial information for accuracy and conformance to Group requirements.
  • Able to adapt to change and work under pressure in a detail-oriented, accuracy and deadline-based environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
  • High proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Previous experience with Essbase, Tagetik, Anaplan, Power-BI based reporting and planning tools would be an asset.

Education:

  • University Education (preferably with a degree in business administration or accounting)
  • MBA or Accounting designation Preferred (CA or CPA/CMA/CGA/CFA/MBA) 

Job Posting End Date:


Target Hire Date:

2026-09-21

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is a French company that produces and sells alcoholic beverages. The company's products include spirits, wines, and champagnes. Pernod Ricard's brands include Absolut Vodka, Chivas Regal, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Malibu. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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18,776 employees
Industry
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