Finance Manager, Business Planning - IL & MN

Pernod Ricard • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Chicago, is $107,200.00 to $134,000.00. 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 plays a critical role in driving commercial and financial performance by translating market insights into actionable plans that support regional growth objectives. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, Business Planning, this role partners closely with Commercial Sales, Commercial & Portfolio Finance, Commercial Excellence, and Distributor Partners to influence pricing, investment decisions, and financial outcomes across the region. The role blends disciplined financial analysis with strategic thought leadership to support leadership decision-making and achievement of financial targets. This is an opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a highly collaborative, analytically rigorous, and commercially focused environment. Who will love this job: This role is ideal for a strategic, analytical thinker who enjoys being a trusted advisor to commercial teams and senior leaders. You are energized by complex business challenges, comfortable influencing across functions, and motivated by turning data into clear recommendations that drive results. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy continuous improvement, and bring curiosity, ownership, and a growth mindset to everything you do.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, business planning, pricing, or commercial analytics roles.
• Proven experience leading or supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated experience analyzing and presenting complex financial data to senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise financial planning or forecasting systems (e.g., Hyperion or comparable tools).
• Experience utilizing syndicated data or analytics platforms (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Power BI, or similar tools) to support commercial or pricing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Sales teams, the Senior Finance Manager, Business Planning, Division Finance Director, and Distributor Partners to deliver financial performance insights, leveraging advanced Excel and PowerPoint analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and period-end close activities, including accrual preparation, variance analysis versus budget and forecast, and reconciliation to the annual operating plan, in a matrixed environment.
• Develop and manage financial plans within the Hyperion forecasting system or comparable enterprise planning tools, ensuring accuracy and alignment to regional targets.
• Produce ad-hoc scenario and “what-if” analyses and post-program return-on-investment evaluations using financial, commercial, and syndicated data to inform leadership decisions.
• Present clear, executive-ready financial business reviews to Division leadership and Distributor Partners, translating complex analysis into actionable insights.
• Identify and execute pricing optimization opportunities to improve net sales performance, applying structured pricing and revenue analysis across channels and customers.
• Plan and implement pricing initiatives, including price increases and pricing strategy changes, in partnership with Distributor Partners and Brand team stakeholders.
• Analyze competitive activity and syndicated market data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, or similar tools) to recommend pricing counter-tactics to Commercial Sales teams.
• Conduct price elasticity, post-event, and execution analyses in collaboration with state leads and Distributor Partners, evaluating volume and revenue impacts.
• Ensure market compliance with Brand pricing strategy, maintain Promotional Calendars, and coordinate pricing activities across National and Regional Chains and Independent operators, including required price filings.

Benefits

• Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy.
• 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.
• 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.
• We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees