Global EPM Functional Manager
**Job aim**Join our Enterprise Performance Management team Center of Excellence (EPM Co
E), a team playing a pivotal role in supporting Pernod Ricard’s global financial planning, consolidation, and reporting processes through Tagetik. In addition to the ownership of the group reporting planning and consolidation tool, the EPM Co
E collaborates across global teams and systems to drive transversal finance projects (ERP integration, Data Governance, Business performance restitution etc…).
The EPM Manager is responsible for ensuring that the EPM Co
E effectively supports users worldwide, drives EPM optimization in alignment with business needs, and contributes to the Group’s transformation roadmap. You will play a key role leading change management initiative and contributing to strategic projects that optimize end-to-end financial processes. This role is ideal for a corporate finance professional with a strong appetite for project management, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration.
She/he will complete the following missions:**Roles and responsibilities:**Mission 1: Optimise end-to-end financial planning, consolidation and reporting processes and datao Centralize and track Affiliates’ and Headquarter finance teams’ evolutions requestso Support Senior Functional Analyst in documented functional requirements with end userso Closely work with Tech team to ensure secure and timely delivery of evolutions requested by business end-userso Ideate process & ways of working improvements related to finance to improve tool usage
Mission 2: Participate to the Group Transformation roadmap by leading or supporting specific projectso Support key initiatives within the Group Finance roadmap, including SAP integration, Finance Data Convergence project, and any other programs focus on improving finance data quality and processeso Lead project workshops, offering insights and providing expert functional and technical inputo Assess impacts of project decision on Polaris platform and processes, and identify required changeso Identify interdependence across the EPM platform and work transversally with other teams to remediateo Define and coordinate with Tech teams the implementation of necessary changes to ensure seamless integration and process alignment
Mission 3: Ensure User Adoption and Engagement Across the EPM Platform through change management and user supporto Act as an oversight lead to ensure EPM Co
E as a primary entry point of contact for Affiliates and HQ on functional topics related to processes for planning, budgeting, consolidation, internal and external reporting.o Collaborate with EPM Technical teams and other EPM stakeholders to resolve complex issues and coordinate transversal querieso Share holistic view on EPM platform & relay key messages to userso Identify training needs and deliver engaging sessions, relay needs for other tools to relevant teamso Establish and nurture strong relationships with the Affiliates’ Finance/Transformation community to gather insights and feedback on the EPM platformo Facilitate regular exchanges to collect best practices, user experiences, and improvement suggestions, ensuring the tool evolves in line with business needs.**If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!****Skills required:**Technical skillso Strong understanding of EPM processes: financial planning, consolidation and reportingo Solid functional understanding of Group reporting and controllingo Experience with Tagetik and/or EPM tools is a strong advantageo Proficient in Project management, with the ability to run end to end project in autonomyo Change Management: training, communication and solid experience in stakeholder managemento Strong affinity with tools and technologies with the ability to collaborate effectively with Tech teamso Proficiency in Microsoft Excelo Experience with dashboarding tools, Power
BI is a plus
Management skillso Excellent listening and empathyo Strong organizational and prioritization abilitieso Diplomatic yet assertive communicationo Team-oriented and collaborativeo Capacity to deliver with high standard under pressure
Other softs skillso Transparent, trustful, strong sense of ethics and confidentialityo Good communicator with all levels of the hierarchyo Rigor, “figures-oriented analysis” capacity, accuracy and attention to detail sensitivityo Reactivity, autonomy, proactivityo Enthusiasm, curiosity
Working language: English, French is a plus**Profile required**
- Education required: Engineer's school/ Business school/ Equivalent University Degree
- Work experience required: at least 7 years of experience in EPM implementation projects (consulting, system/process support) and/or in finance analysts / FP&A roles with interest in Digital finance tools, ideally in the FMCG sector
- Skills acquired in the previous professional experience: Solid foundation in finance, planning and accounting processes and systems, with a keen interest in digital transformation.**Wait, there’s more…**We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, the possibility to work from home (2 days a week), a very complete mutual insurance, an attractive compensation including profit-sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events…*Pernod Ricard values diversity and solidarity within its organization and in its relations with stakeholders. Our recruitment methods focus on skills, and we welcome all types of talents.***Job Posting End Date:****Target Hire Date****:** **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.
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