FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Finance Analyst in Business Planning & Analysis at Pernod Ricard USA?
The primary responsibility is to support the Reforecast (RF) process and assist the Senior Manager in coordinating all teams across the North America Region to produce a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement for the upcoming 18 months, balancing current risks and opportunities for each P&L line and driver.
What are some specific tasks that the Senior Finance Analyst will handle during the Reforecast process?
The Senior Finance Analyst will develop timelines and set up checkpoints/workshops with key stakeholders, coordinate and track team progress, identify roadblocks and provide resources to solve problems, review financials to promote accuracy, influence stakeholders for alignment, monitor and analyze the RF P&L, and prepare executive-level presentations.
How many years of experience are required for this position?
A minimum of 3+ years in a financial planning and analysis or commercially focused business analytics role with demonstrable career progression is required.
What technical skills are essential for the Senior Finance Analyst role?
Essential technical skills include strong accounting and reporting skills, high proficiency in Excel and Hyperion, and experience with data/analytics tools such as PowerBI.
What kind of work environment and mindset is expected from the Senior Finance Analyst?
The candidate should have a highly motivated, “roll-up the sleeves and get the job done” mentality, be able to work autonomously, take accountability for both personal and team outputs, and possess a growth mindset with openness to change.
What qualities are important for someone in this role to effectively collaborate with other departments?
Important qualities include the ability to build strong relationships, excellent communication skills, being a true business partner who can understand and balance the priorities and needs of various stakeholders, and strong influencing skills.
Is industry experience required for this position?
Industry experience is preferable but not essential for this role.
How will the Senior Finance Analyst contribute to the financial planning process?
The Senior Finance Analyst will ensure governance clarity during the Reforecast process, promote accurate financial forecasting and reporting, and drive improvements in the planning and analysis processes across the organization.
What is the focus of the financial analysis that the Senior Finance Analyst will perform?
The focus will be on delivering insight-driven commercial analysis, monitoring financial performance, and identifying trends that can affect the business financially.
What type of professional relationships will the Senior Finance Analyst need to maintain?
The Senior Finance Analyst will need to maintain strong relationships with Operations, Accounting, Portfolio, and Commercial finance teams to ensure effective coordination and comprehensive financial analysis.
What are the expectations regarding prioritization and time management for this role?
The Senior Finance Analyst is expected to have strong prioritization skills to manage multiple competing work streams simultaneously and adhere to tight and often overlapping deadlines.