About the Role
Deliver accurate and timely financial information for the Pernod Ricard Japan Domestic Market business. Act as a Business Partner for Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, and Accounting departments by providing financial insights and ensuring the integrity and efficiency of operations through financial, market, and business analysis.
Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Business Analysis on financial reporting, planning, and analysis, and on ad-hoc projects.
- Lead/Support the Finance team for the submission of financial information (Volume, P&L) to Pernod Ricard Local and Regional Management for the Pernod Ricard Japan business.
- Develop and maintain good communication with other departments and support other functions as required for Rolling Forecasts, Monthly P&L reporting/analysis, Consolidated Narratives on reporting decks, and other ad-hoc analysis.
- Support the Supply Chain Management team by providing financial expertise on product flow and COGS aspects such as SKU registration, Transfer Price, Tax & duties, and Distribution costs.
- Work closely with the Human Resources and Accounting teams to document and produce analysis on SG&A, including Payroll & Benefits, Travel & Entertainment, and other SG&A.
- Leverage existing BI tools to produce monthly financial analysis on COGS and SG&A performance.
Requirements
- At least 2-3 years of solid experience in Finance/Corporate Planning (FP&A) or Accounting functions with significant exposure to Budgeting and Financial Reporting of P&L and/or Cash Flow.
- Working experience in a multi-national corporation and/or overseas (working or studying) experience is a plus.
- Detail-oriented attitude for structured reporting based on large volume of data sources.
- Flexible working attitude to work in a dynamic/fast-moving environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Japan and Multinational culture.
- Nimble Learner, naturally curious and desire to learn from challenges.
- Analytical and critical thinking skill to understand complex structures and situations.
- Finance expertise (P&L is a must, Cash-flow is a plus).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- ERP skills are desirable.
- Knowledge of BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau etc.) is a plus.
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Financial planning
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting
- P&L reporting
- Cash Flow reporting
- COGS analysis
- SG&A analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ERP systems
- BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau)
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- 2-3 years
Education Level
- 4-Year university or above
Benefits
- Benefits (as part of SG&A analysis)
About the Company
- Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies.
- Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.
- Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.
- Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25.
- Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.
