Finance Services Analyst

Pernod Ricard•Miami, FL

About The Position

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes 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 and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related ﬁeld required
3–5+ years of progressive experience in ﬁnance, accounting, credit, or cash management roles
Strong experience analyzing ﬁnancial statements, managing credit risk, and driving cash ﬂow improvements
Solid understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and experience supporting audits
Proven ability to work effectively in a regional or matrixed organization
Advanced Excel skills, including ﬁnancial modeling and data analysis
Experience with ERP systems (JDE/E1 preferred), exposure to reporting or BI tools a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights to diverse stakeholders
High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative, solution-oriented approach with sound professional judgment

Nice To Haves

MBA, or equivalent professional certiﬁcation preferred

Responsibilities

Support credit decisions within policies guidelines and authority limits, including the establishment and ongoing management of customer credit limits.
Perform in-depth analysis of customer ﬁnancial statements and risk proﬁles to assess creditworthiness and exposure.
Partner with Commercial teams to support order management, resolve credit holds, and balance risk with business growth objectives.
Participate in monthly Credit Committee meetings; prepare materials, facilitate discussion, and document outcomes.
Maintain and continuously optimize customer risk ratings, bad debt analysis, and credit policy adherence.
Evaluate, manage, and optimize credit insurance coverage in collaboration with insurance providers.
Proactively identify emerging credit risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Prepare accurate cash budgets and rolling cash forecasts; analyze and clearly explain variances versus actuals.
Lead Cash-In / Cash-Out (CICO) analysis and reporting, including liquidity and cash ﬂow drivers.
Partner with stakeholders to implement initiatives that improve cash conversion cycles and reduce receivables.
Own reporting of cash actuals, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to Finance leadership.
Drive achievement of cash collection and DSO targets across assigned markets.
Manage end-to-end collections processes, including reminders, follow-ups, and customer engagement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers to resolve disputes, align on payment expectations, and improve collection outcomes.
Collaborate closely with Commercial teams to investigate and resolve pricing and A&P deduction issues.
Ensure accurate allocation of receipts, timely reconciliations, and transparent customer account status reporting.
Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals and intercompany netting entries, in JDE (E1).
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Support statutory and internal audits by providing documentation, analysis, and audit responses.
Maintain intercompany accounts and support consolidation and reporting requirements.
Review AR Aging reports, including intercompany positions, and provide insightful commentary to management.
Support Travel & Expense (T&E) processes, audits, reporting, and employee onboarding.
Deliver timely reporting of KPI, DSO, and other performance measures using available ﬁnancial systems and tools.
Leverage data and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and decision-making.
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and system usage; propose and implement improvements.
Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for credit, cash, and accounting procedures.