Operations Controller NPD & Ops Excellence, Pernod Ricard
+ Performance related bonus, share incentive plan and share ownership plan
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Wine and spirit seller
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Wine and spirit seller
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Performance related bonus, share incentive plan and share ownership plan
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the magic of human connection by bringing Good Times from a Good Place.
Role
Who you are
- Have degree level education or equivalent
- You are fully qualified or in latter stages of recognised accountancy qualification
- Have knowledge and experience in a wide range of accounting techniques and their application
- Can work autonomously, managing your own priorities and meeting deadlines
- Are highly skilled in spreadsheet and database management skill
- Can develop relationships effectively to provide a reliable and consistent customer service
What the job involves
- Your Manager: Finance Business Partner - Portfolio COGS & Ops Excellence
- The Finance Operational Analysis team provide dedicated financial support to the Manufacturing and Production functions of our business
- As part of this wider team, this team partners with the R&D and Marketing business to ensure full understanding and timely reporting of financial performance to the senior management team
- This role is central to delivery of a number of key processes and offers visibility at Senior Exec level and wider Pernod Ricard HQ, managing cost and processes within this team, you will have responsibility for a number of key areas including Standard Costing Process, New Product Development Area and Ops Excellence tracking and reporting
- Reporting and Monitoring:
- Support operational teams by providing financial analysis and insights for key activities, including New Product Development (NPD) and operational improvement initiatives
- Identify and track cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains across NPD
- Coordinate key financial processes, including data collection and validation for monthly actuals, ensuring deadlines are met
- Partner with the Packaging Development Team to support budget management, structure, and projects
- Assist the Business Partner in developing NPD business cases
- Forecasting and Planning:
- Lead the annual standard costing process for CBL and coordinate integration of IDL analysis for overall consolidation
- Manage COGS forecasting and reporting in line with HQ guidance, ensuring clear communication to senior stakeholders
- Support planning cycles by preparing data and enabling the wider finance team to meet timelines
- Operational and Business Support:
- Prepare monthly analysis and reporting for NPD operational costs and PD spend, highlighting key variances
- Deliver accurate and timely reporting to internal stakeholders and HQ
- Produce commentary and variance analysis for monthly performance reviews
- Support the Business Partner in managing central marketing spend, including reporting, monitoring, and partnering with Brand Analysis, Planning, and Reporting teams to assess P&L impact
- Operational Initiatives:
- Support the consolidation and monthly reporting of Operational Excellence initiatives, including financial and non-financial savings, in line with Pernod Ricard Group targets.
Application process
- End Date: July 18, 2026
Our take
Pernod Ricard is the French-founded, global wine and spirits group. Currently sitting as number two worldwide, the company has a clear goal to become the leader of its sector. Amongst its broad portfolio of brands includes Absolut, Beefeater, Jameson, Jacob’s Creek and Malibu.
Founded in 1975, the company has found international success with consistent growth across multiple markets. The company’s model has shifted to best accommodate this expansion, becoming a decentralised group. While the global organisation operates from Paris, this HQ respects the operational autonomy of its affiliates across the globe, meaning local customers’ needs are not only met but anticipated for maximum effect.
Pernod Ricard has plans to invest in anticipated growth categories. It has been active in portfolio management with Sovereign Brands, Código 1530 and Nocheluna, and has been reinforcing these partnerships to strengthen its US market exposure. This supports the further enhancement of its consumer-centric portfolio development, positioning it for continued success.
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Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
L'Europe, Paris, France
Leadership
Alexandre Ricard
(Chairman & CEO)Is the grandson to Pernod Ricard founder, Paul Ricard. Perviously served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO for Pernod Ricard. Experience as Member of the Board of Directors for L'Oréal, M&A Consultant for Morgan Stanley, and Strategy Consultant in Accenture.
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