Senior Manager, Finance Transformation & Strategic Capabilities

Pernod Ricard • New York, NY

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance Transformation & Strategic Capabilities, plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Finance function at Pernod Ricard North America. This role leads initiatives that strengthen Finance’s people, processes, and systems—advancing digital transformation and enabling smarter, faster decision-making. Using modern tools such as automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence, the Senior Manager will drive strategic projects that enhance efficiency and support long-term capability building. This is an ideal opportunity for a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in environments of innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus
• 8+ years of experience in finance or consulting, with at least 3 years leading strategic initiatives, process improvement, or capability-building projects.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement, project management, and change management within a Finance environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to design and evaluate solutions that enhance financial performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio; experience with tools such as Tagetik, Power BI, Adaptive Insights, SAP, JD Edwards, Tableau, Profisee, Copilot365/Copilot Studio, and Anaplan is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support finance strategic initiatives that strengthen processes, systems, and capabilities, ensuring alignment with digital transformation priorities.
• Coordinate the implementation of new technologies—including automation, analytics, and AI tools—and support change management, training, and adoption across Finance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize financial processes by scoping challenges, leveraging data insights, and collaborating on solution design, testing, and rollout.
• Serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, offering financial expertise and a technology-forward perspective to drive better decision-making.
• Temporarily own or stabilize Finance processes or functions as needed during transformation efforts, ensuring operational continuity and optimization.
• Contribute to talent development by supporting programs that strengthen digital fluency, analytical capabilities, and new ways of working across the Finance team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and digitally enabled team culture.

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.
• Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution.
• We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees