Finance Director, NADL Business Performance & Analysis

Where Conviviality is at work.  

North American Distillers (NADL) is where we manufacture our award-winning American Whiskeys such as Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, TX Whiskey, Skrewball, and Smooth Ambler.  NADL is part of Pernod Ricard, a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, and The Glenlivet® Scotch whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes! 

Working at NADL 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 New York, is $164,480.00 to $205,600. 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 Director, North American Distillers Limited (NADL) Business Performance & Analysis is a critical role within Pernod Ricard’s newly formed global brand company. This position is responsible for overseeing global business performance, financial analysis, and reporting for Pernod Ricard’s U.S. Whiskey portfolio. The role partners closely with global brand, marketing, and regional stakeholders to support strategic decision-making, long-range planning, and executive-level deliverables. In addition, the Finance Director leads a small, high-performing team and helps establish scalable processes and ways of working for the NADL brand company.

Who will love this job: 

This role is well-suited for an experienced finance leader who enjoys working in a global, brand-led environment with high exposure to senior leadership. You are comfortable managing complex financial analysis while serving as a strategic business partner to cross-functional teams. You value building efficient processes, developing talent, and influencing decisions through data-driven insight.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor and analyze global business performance for NADL U.S. Whiskey brands, identifying key risks, opportunities, and mitigation actions.

• Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for the NADL and Pernod Ricard North American brand company, including long-range planning, annual planning, and monthly performance tracking.

• Provide financial decision support to global brand, marketing, and business acceleration teams to enable effective commercial and strategic decisions.

• Manage brand A&P performance, export finance, and business acceleration financial processes, including spend versus budget and prior-year analysis.

• Prepare and deliver financial analysis, strategic documents, and presentations for senior leadership, advisory committees, and board-level meetings.

• Build and improve efficient systems, processes, and ways of working across management planning cycles.

• Lead, develop, and manage the NADL Business Performance & Analysis team (approximately 3 direct reports), with clear accountability, development plans, and career mapping.

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy.  This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities.  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. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a closely related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience within a consumer-packaged goods or consulting environment.

• Proven experience leading financial planning, performance management, and reporting for brands or business units.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and executives, providing clear financial insight and recommendations.

• Prior people management experience with responsibility for developing and growing direct reports.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools or systems.

When you join North American Distillers, you are part of the Pernod Ricard family. You’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. 

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details. 

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

NADL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

NADL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at [email protected].

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