Finance Manager, American Whiskey

Responsibilities

• Strategic Aging Barrel Inventory
• Complete monthly inventory reconciliations with local Controllers, resolving discrepancies promptly and effectively.
• Prepare and report monthly consolidated barrel activity reports with standardized KPIs and actionable insights.
• Maintain comprehensive consolidated inventory reports and lead monthly reviews with operations stakeholders.
• Lead strategic warehouse utilization reviews across both owned and third-party locations.
• Cash Analysis & Reporting
• Review consolidated monthly year-to-date strategic inventory reporting packages with Controlling.
• Lead monthly preparation of fiscal year cash risk & opportunities reporting in collaboration with the Senior Manager, USW.
• Drive continuous process improvements with NADL Operations Finance, clarifying roles and responsibilities.
• American Whiskey Controlling Support
• Track bulk liquid manufacturing variances to ensure adherence to full-year forecasts.
• Maintain Bulk Sales tracker and key KPIs to support general ledger accuracy and sales performance reporting.
• Coordinate standard cost setting, including wet goods costing and year-over-year analytics.
• Lead year-end revaluations and cost allocations, communicating results clearly to stakeholders.
• What's in it for me?
• Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or CPA is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance and/or operations, including financial reporting, inventory management, or strategic analysis.
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple competing work streams simultaneously, delivering results on time and within scope.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; able to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, with a track record of identifying process improvements or implementin

Additional Information

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 $112,320.00 to $140,400.00. 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: We are seeking a Finance Manager for our American Whiskey portfolio to deliver actionable insights and reporting on strategic aging barrel inventory. In this high-impact role, you will influence cross-functional decision-making by partnering with teams including Operations, Accounting, Marketing, Portfolio Finance, Commercial Finance, Brand Entrepreneurs, and Executive leadership across business management cycles, year-to-date actuals, forecasts, and budgets. Success in this position requires strong financial acumen, exceptional attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a proactive approach to supporting evolving business processes. The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving the growth and success of our American Whiskey brands. Who will love this job: This role is ideal for a highly analytical and organized finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. You are detail-oriented, curious, and proactive, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset will help you influence stakeholders at all levels. You enjoy problem-solving and take pride in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strategic impact in your work.

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