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 capa