Pernod Ricard, créateurs de convivialité
Global producer and distributor of spirits
Global Tech Process Manager - Finance & Tax
Up to two days per week remote.
About the job
- A Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business School.
- Five to ten years of experience in SAP Finance.
- Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA FI implementations, preferably greenfield implementations.
- Strong hands-on SAP FI configuration and customizing expertise across core processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets.
- Experience across the full project lifecycle, including design, build, testing, and deployment.
- Experience with data migration and cutover activities.
- Strong knowledge of SAP FI across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets.
- Good expertise in tax processes and SAP DRC capabilities.
- Understanding of Treasury processes and integrations.
- Ability to work closely with developers and system integrators.
- Ability to interact with business stakeholders and explain technical concepts.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced transformation environment.
- Strong ownership and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fluency in English, the working language.
- Contribute to the design and refinement of Finance processes within SAP S/4HANA.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and system configurations.
- Ensure solutions align with the global template and clean core principles.
- Support data mapping, interfaces, reporting, and integration topics.
- Perform SAP FI configuration and customizing across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and tax configuration.
- Support tax configuration, including DRC-related topics.
- Integrate SAP FI with Treasury processes and tools such as Kyriba.
- Collaborate with developers and the system integrator on RICEFW objects.
- Contribute to solution adjustments and enhancements during delivery.
- Prepare and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Define and execute test scripts and prepare test data.
- Manage defect resolution through analysis, prioritization, coordination, and retesting.
- Provide hands-on support to business users during testing and adoption.
- Deliver guidance and knowledge transfer to key users.
- Ensure consistency and reliability of end-to-end Finance processes.
- Support data migration through validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
- Contribute to cutover preparation and execution.
- Ensure readiness for go-live from an FI standpoint.
- Support deployment and stabilization activities, including hypercare and issue resolution.
- Contribute to the industrialization of processes and solutions beyond pilot deployments.
- Structure repeatable approaches, documentation, and best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the global template.
- Collaborate with business teams, IT, and the system integrator.
- Identify risks and contribute to mitigation plans.
- Ensure delivery is on time, on quality, and aligned with program objectives.
- Experience with Kyriba.
- Experience in a consumer goods or fast-moving consumer goods environment.
- French and/or Spanish language skills.
About the company
Pernod Ricard is a major player in the alcohol and spirits industry, owning a global portfolio of brands such as Absolut Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Chivas Regal, Beefeater Gin, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, and more. The company produces and sells a wide range of beverages—from vodka and whiskey to wine and champagne—and distributes them in over 160 countries. Its products work by combining traditional craftsmanship with scalable production and global marketing to position premium drinks for celebrations and everyday gatherings. Pernod Ricard differentiates itself through its extensive, multi-category brand lineup, strong international distribution, and a commitment to sustainability and responsible drinking, along with a focus on digital marketing and premium experiences. The company’s goal is to create conviviality—bringing people together to enjoy good times responsibly while continuing to grow its brands and uphold sustainable practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1975
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2026 delivered about €500 million efficiencies, halfway to the €1 billion target.
- Ready-to-drink sales grew 26% in Q3 FY2026, showing younger-consumer traction.
- Pernod cut cost targets and now expects the plan finished in FY2028.
What critics are saying
- FY2026 U.S. sales fell 14%, and Reuters says no U.S. growth until FY2029.
- China sales fell 19%, crushing Martell and slowing recovery across premium cognac.
- If U.S., China, and Delhi stay impaired, Pernod loses the growth engine funding premium brands.
What makes Pernod Ricard, créateurs de convivialité unique
- Absolut, Jameson, Martell, and Chivas give Pernod Ricard unmatched global prestige coverage.
- The 2026 Gold and Crystal units sharpen execution across premium and value brands.
- India is now Pernod's second-largest market, diversifying dependence beyond the U.S. and China.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Employee Discounts
Training Programs
Professional Development Budget
Sabbatical Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Relocation Assistance
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Pernod Ricard reported a difficult year, with net profit attributable to shareholders falling 26% to €1.203 billion for the year ended June 30. Net sales dropped 14.2% to €9.404 billion on a reported basis, with organic sales declining 3.9%. The French spirits group, which owns Absolut vodka, Jameson, and Martell, faced significant headwinds in key markets. US sales fell 14%, whilst China dropped 19%, hurting premium spirits performance. Martell declined 12%, Havana Club fell 20%, and Jameson dropped 3%. Asia revenue fell 15% to €3.920 billion, the Americas declined 18% to €2.584 billion, and Europe dropped 9% to €2.900 billion. India provided a bright spot, growing 7%. Pernod shares fell around 5% to 6% following the announcement, trading near €64.
Pernod Ricard, the French distiller behind Jameson and Absolut vodka, reported sales of €9.4 billion for the 12 months through June, down 14% from the previous year. The company warned that continued weakness in the US spirits market will keep sales growth at the lower end of its 3%-6% annual target over the next three years. Sharp declines in the US and China dragged overall performance, though India showed strong growth. The company said American consumers face economic pressures and subdued confidence, whilst China's cognac sales have been hit by drinking restrictions on public officials. Pernod is cutting €1 billion in costs by 2028 and expanding ready-to-drink products to attract younger consumers. Shares fell over 7% following the announcement.
A court in New Delhi has rejected Pernod Ricard's appeal to resume selling spirits in the Indian capital, according to Reuters. The judge cited an ongoing competition probe as grounds for denying the licence, declaring Pernod "ineligible" whilst under investigation. India's Competition Commission is examining allegations that Pernod illegally colluded with retailers to boost sales in New Delhi, claims the company "unequivocally denies". The French spirits giant insists its business practices fully adhere to Indian laws and regulations. India represents a significant market for Pernod, accounting for 13% of its €10.96 billion net sales in the 2024/2025 financial year. The company declined to comment on the reported ruling.
Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard have terminated merger discussions, both companies announced on 28 April. The potential deal would have united the Louisville-based maker of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve with France's second-largest spirits producer, which owns Absolut Vodka and Jameson Irish Whiskey. The companies were "unable to reach mutually acceptable terms" since confirming talks on 26 March. Brown-Forman said it will focus on expanding its geographic footprint and operational efficiency instead. The spirits industry has faced multi-year sales declines due to reduced consumer spending and health consciousness. Brown-Forman reported an 8% US sales decline and nearly 60% drop in Canada in March. Separately, Sazerac reportedly made a $15 billion bid for Brown-Forman in mid-April, though neither company has commented publicly.
Moët Hennessy reported a 5% uptick in organic sales for Q1, exceeding analyst expectations, with growth spread equally across Cognac, Champagne and table wine. However, the improvement came with caveats: Q1 is not a significant trading period, timing benefits from Chinese New Year and Easter played a role, and growth was primarily driven by Asia whilst the US remains challenging. Pernod Ricard's Q3 results showed flat organic sales, with double-digit reported declines due to currency fluctuations. The company predicts a 3-4% revenue downturn for the year to June, citing Middle East conflicts affecting global travel retail, which accounts for 5% of group sales. Both companies remain cautious about recovery prospects despite these modest improvements in an otherwise difficult spirits market.