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Head of Whisk(e)y Portfolio - Finance Manager: Finance Director Location: Chiswick Be part of something big We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines. Here in the UK In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses: Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business. The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London. We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside. Your new team This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe. Your mission Managing a team of 10 professionals based in the UK, Ireland and the US, the Head of Whiskey Portfolio Finance is responsible for the global performance monitoring of all Whisk(e)y brands (Scotch, Irish and American) managed by the Brand Unit (“BU”) on its international markets, in line with the BU strategic goals and individual Brand guidelines. Key Accountabilities Brand Performance Analysis: Review and analyse the global performance of the BU Whisk(e)y portfolio on international markets. Work closely with Group FP&A team to prepare and distribute management reporting packs to BU management. Actively contribute to the preparation of BU Business Performance steering committee and presentations to Group. Revenue Growth Management: Track and analyse brands' price positioning in markets vs guidelines and KPIs (price index, profitability, ROCE). Manage the allocation process for all Whisk(e)y brands. Long-Term Demand Sales Forecast: Maintain and update the Long-Term Sales Forecasts supporting the supply modelling for all Whisk(e)y brands, working closely with the Operations team. Convert the Long-Term Sales Forecasts into an overall Brand financial ambition as required. Business Partnering with Brand & Business Acceleration Teams: Manage and ensure controls are in place for Central Marketing budgets across all Whisk(e)y brands. Support Whisk(e)y innovation projects, from costing & value creation to forecasts and business cases. Contribute to the preparation of key interactions between the BU and market companies (Brand Summits, IBP & Brand Playbooks releases, ad-hoc business meetings). Build and develop a high-performing team Lead and engage the Whisk(e)y Portfolio Finance teams behind the new BU mission and foster a "one-team" mindset. Encourage collaboration with Group FP&A team and key stakeholders across the Brand Unit to eliminate duplication and maximize team efficiency. Search for opportunities to harmonise and standardise ways of working to create synergies. Requirements/ Capabilities Core Finance technical skills. Financial modelling. Strategic & analytical thinking. Business acumen & commercial understanding. Presentation skills, both written and verbal. Attention to details. Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Stakeholder management. People management: development and coaching across several locations. Knowledge of Pernod Ricard ways-of-working. Our mix of benefits For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more! You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers. We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness. Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard. We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring. We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish. Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know. Responsible drinking As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing. In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol. In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. Job Posting End Date: 2025-11-02 Target Hire Date: 2025-10-31 Target End Date: Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits industry, with consolidated sales of €11.6 Billion in 2024, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our comprehensive portfolio of premium brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. We are a business with a soul: a company with family values, deeply rooted in our terroirs and legacy. We drive the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our 19,500+ employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Our shared purpose, mission, ambition and culture define who we are and drive our collective success.