Finance Services Analyst

Pernod Ricard • Miami, FL

1d

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Credit & Risk Management 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. Cash Forecasting & Working Capital 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. Customer Collections & Business Partnering 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. Accounting, Controls & Compliance 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. Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 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
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE/E1 preferred), exposure to reporting or BI tools a plus

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.

What This Job Offers

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