Senior Manager, Finance Transformation & Strategic Capabilities

Where Conviviality is at work.  

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet® Gin, and Skrewball™ whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes! 

Working at Pernod Ricard 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 $132,320.00 to $165,400.00. The range will vary if 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 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.

Who will love this job:

A strategic, curious, and tech-savvy finance professional who enjoys working at the intersection of business, digital tools, and transformation. Someone who is energized by exploring new technologies—especially AI, automation, and analytics—and turning complex ideas into practical, scalable solutions. A collaborative influencer who communicates clearly, inspires change, and thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment. Above all, someone passionate about developing talent and driving meaningful impact across the Finance organization.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

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, 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.

When you join Pernod Ricard, 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 a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.  

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details. 

Pernod Ricard USA 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.

Pernod Ricard USA 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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