Finance Analyst - EMEA Travel Retail

Your manager: Sabrina Abrain Team: Finance Location: Chiswick Park, London. We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office. Be part of something big We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines. Here in the UK In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 3 businesses: Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business. We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside. Your new team This position sits in our Global Travel Retail business. Global Travel Retail is one of the Group’s largest markets, bringing Pernod Ricard brands to life in the exciting and innovative Travel Retail channel which includes duty-free, cruise ships & border shops around the globe. With a global footprint across more than 20 locations and over 30 nationalities, our working culture celebrates inclusion and diversity. Our team is united by our shared passion for travel and our shared belief in its transformative power. Travel to the heart of our exciting business with our @pernodricardtravel Instagram page, showcasing our latest projects and innovations around the globe. Your unique contribution You will have 3 main areas of responsibilities: Financial Planning and Analysis Responsible for supporting the team with preparation, analysis and submission of Monthly Reporting, Planning and Analysis, Forecasting and Budgeting for EMEA Travel Retail entities (1 direct and 5 indirect) Responsible for providing timely, accurate and relevant financial analysis for entities within the and issue commentaries packs on A&P Costs. Active contribution in analysis and reviewing assumptions for sales reduction (i.e.: promotional support, pricing rebates, etc) Full P&L analysis and LE/Budget submission for allocated B3 affiliates Calculate and post every month, the accruals for all EMEA Travel Retail A&P investments Reconcile balance sheet accounts and data validation in the systems used Review accrual ageing and flag any risks or over accruals Provide pricing analyst rebates channels split for budget assumptions Business Insights Act as a business partner to the wider Finance & Sales teams – while also directly supporting the marketing teams as the Travel Retail EMEA A&P subject matter expert. Liaise with the marketing and sales teams for the computation of the EMEA Travel Retail AP Costs By closely liaising with the marketing and sales teams maintain the A&P project matrix Analyse brand and customer performance, review of negative margins and work and take corrective action ROI on promotions and activations Marketing PO’s creation Process Improvements Make agile Ways of Working the core engine of planning and monitoring performance through adoption & championing of new tools & solutions Support the team & wider business transformation journey through development & adaption of reporting & analysis in line with new tools & methodology. Actively participate in solution development & reconciliation – leveraging new tools & becoming an advocate for solutions while also communicate feedback & future room for improvement. Support the implementation of new systems, processes, tools led by teams locally or from HQ and be an ambassador of change Proactively come up with ideas of improvement Your blend of talent This role could be right for you if you have: A degree in finance or part qualified ACCA/CIMA with practical experience in management accounting and finance Real interest in business analysis & problem solving Active interest in developing technical & system skills (Power BI / data base & large data / consolidation / Excel etc) Experience in ERP, HFM systems Strong Excel/Power Pivots and Power Point skills Proactive, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines Our mix of benefits For your health, we offer private medical insurance, critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance. Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, payroll giving and more! You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers. We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness. Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard. We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring. We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R). We’re committed to diversity and inclusion People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish. Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know. Responsible drinking As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing. In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol. In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. Job Posting End Date: 2023-02-04-08:00 Target Hire Date: 2023-02-27-08:00 Target End Date: 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.