At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver insightful financial analysis and support decision-making for National Key Accounts.
- Company: Join Pernod Ricard, a global leader in the spirits industry with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, product allowances, career development, and a fun office environment.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates individuality and fosters growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic role while working with premium brands you love.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in commercial finance, strong Excel skills, and a passion for collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. The opportunity is for a Commercial Finance Analyst who will support National Key Accounts by delivering insightful financial analysis, strong governance and clear decision support that improves commercial outcomes. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, trade spend management, balance sheet reconciliations, customer profitability analysis, NPD governance and commercial modelling.
This role is ideal for someone with commercial finance experience, strong Excel and modelling skills, and the confidence to partner with Sales, FP&A and other stakeholders to turn analysis into action.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales, FP&A, RGM and Trade Spend Analysts to provide commercially focused analysis, recommendations and challenge on customer investment decisions.
- Deliver monthly performance analysis across channel, banner and brand, explaining Net Sales, volume, A&D and trade spend movements.
- Complete month-end journals, trade spend accruals and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and within required timelines.
- Support NPD governance by assessing margin, pricing, customer investment and trade spend impacts, and maintaining tracking and reporting.
- Build and maintain financial models, deal calculations, pricing support and scenario analysis to support negotiations, forecasts and ad hoc business decisions.
What you will bring to the role
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting or a related discipline.
- 3+ years' commercial finance experience; liquor or FMCG experience is preferred.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling, including P&L, scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- Experience in trade spend, pricing, promotions, inventory or customer profitability analysis.
- Experience partnering with Sales teams and cross-functional Finance stakeholders.
- Financial control experience, including month-end reporting, accruals, reconciliations and audit documentation.
- E1 or JD Edwards experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Product allowance
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Summer hours
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous parental leave policy
- Career development
- Office drinks & events
- Inclusive culture ERG
Pernod Ricard is committed to better reflect the richness of our society, the marketplace, and communities in which we operate. We believe that it is the best way to build effective teams, understand our consumers by market and sustainably grow our business.
Commercial Finance Analyst in Sydney employer: Pernod Ricard Australia
Pernod Ricard is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions conviviality and inclusivity. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide flexible working arrangements, generous parental leave, and a supportive team environment that encourages collaboration and personal development. Located in the picturesque Melbourne Bayside and Southeast region, our employees enjoy a dynamic role managing independent retail customers while being part of a globally recognised brand portfolio.
