Senior Finance Analyst

Job: Senior Finance Analyst

Contract Type: Fixed term contract ( 15 months )

Location: Ballsbridge, Dublin

Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days on site

The Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Market Company team are responsible for the sales and marketing of Pernod Ricard brands throughout the island of Ireland. Pernod Ricard is the world leader in premium international champagnes and spirits. With a portfolio of home-grown Irish whiskeys, and award-winning spirits from around the world, we drive the growth of our brands by connecting with our consumers and collaborating with our customers. Our key brands include Jameson, Powers, Absolut, Redbreast, Malfy, Havana Club, West Coast Cooler,  Beefeater Gin, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët . Our Market Company sales and marketing teams work together with a shared vision, ‘To Shape Ireland’s Drinking Experiences’.

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance & Transformation team for a 15 month contract starting in October 2025. Reporting to the finance manager, you will play a key role in shaping financial insight and supporting decision-making across the Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Market Company. The role will provide exposure to senior leadership combining reporting, analysis, and business partnering in a very dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and forecast volume performance dashboards compiling both qualitative and quantitative analysis from key stakeholders.

• Monitor and control SG&A costs ensuring accuracy of reporting and clear variance analysis.

• Act as Finance business partner for the Irish Distillers Market Company Directors in tracking their overheads, through month-end reviews and forecast to actively manage business risks and opportunities. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to Group in line with deadlines.

• Help identify and deliver efficiencies and productivity initiatives in SG&A.

• Responsible for day-to-day, forecast time and beginning of year product costing and the review and investigation of variances from forecast, including management of purchase price variance accounts and customs and freight accrual accounts. Responsible for maintenance of Robotic Process Automation costing robot.

• Partner with Sales Directors and lead the financial modelling of Retail Joint Business Plans.

• Collaborate with the Transformation Team and the Irish Distillers Market Company to ensure continuous improvement across our processes and tools.

• Maintain robust controls to ensure the accuracy of reported financial and non-financial information.

• Provide information/explanations to internal and external auditors as required.

• Ad-hoc management reporting/analysis/projects as required.

• Provide Finance training as required to the Irish Distillers Market Company team.

Key skills required:

• Strong strategic & analytical thinking.

• Commercial understanding & business acumen.

• Strong system capabilities and aptitude for data analytics. Ability to drive digital finance improvements.

• Analytical and numerate with strong attention to detail and ability to manipulate large amounts of data.

• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate throughout the organisation. Strong relationship building & influencing skills at all levels within an organisation.

• Flexible approach with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Ability to work independently and show initiative in role, continuous improvement mindset.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Proficient in MS Office; Excel is essential, Power BI.

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant third level qualification in Commerce/Accounting/Business.

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant with 3 years PQE experience.

• Experience Database management. Ideally Hyperion Essbase.

• Experience of SAP or another ERP.

• Experience of Power BI or similar visualisation software

What we offer

We understand our people are our special ingredient. We treat our employees with respect and offer an environment that is engaging, supportive and collaborative.  We understand that employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives and our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to