Global Tech Process Manager – Finance & Tax

LEAP is one of Pernod Ricard’s major transformation programs, focused on designing and building a future-proof ERP system (SAP S/4HANA), enabling harmonization of transactional processes across the Group. We are looking for a Global Tech Process Manager – Finance & Tax to join a dynamic, large-scale greenfield implementation. The role spans the full delivery lifecycle, from design and build through testing, deployment, and stabilization. The position requires a hands‑on SAP expert, working in close collaboration with business, technology, and integration teams. In a context where many stakeholders are not yet familiar with SAP, the role also includes strong business support and knowledge transfer responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Solutioning – Contribute to the design and refinement of Finance (FI) processes within SAP S/4HANA.
   • Translate business requirements into functional specifications and system configurations.
   • Ensure alignment with the global template and clean core principles.
   • Support data mapping, interfaces, reporting, and integration topics.
2. Configuration & Build (Hands‑on) – Perform SAP FI configuration/customising across core areas, including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets. Tax configuration (including DRC‑related topics). Integration with Treasury processes and tools (e.g., Kyriba). Ensure solutions are aligned with the global template and clean core principles. Collaborate with developers and system integrator on RICEFW objects. Contribute to solution adjustments and enhancements as part of delivery.
   • Perform SAP FI configuration & customizing across core areas (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets).
   • Tax configuration (including DRC‑related topics).
   • Integration with Treasury processes and tools (e.g., Kyriba).
   • Collaborate with developers and system integrator on RICEFW objects.
   • Contribute to solution adjustments and enhancements as part of delivery.
3. Testing, Defect Management & Business Support – Contribute to test preparation and execution (unit, integration, UAT). Define and execute test scripts and data preparation. Actively manage defect resolution (analysis, prioritisation, coordination, 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.
   • Contribute to test preparation and execution (unit, integration, UAT).
   • Define and execute test scripts and data preparation.
   • Manage defect resolution (analysis, prioritisation, coordination, retesting).
   • Support business users during testing and adoption.
   • Deliver guidance and knowledge transfer to key users.
4. Data Migration & Cutover – Support data migration activities (validation, reconciliation, issue resolution). Contribute to cutover preparation and execution. Ensure readiness for go‑live from an FI standpoint.
   • Support data migration activities (validation, reconciliation, issue resolution).
   • Contribute to cutover preparation and execution.
   • Ensure readiness for go‑live from an FI standpoint.
5. Go‑Live, Stabilisation & Industrialisation – Support deployment and stabilisation activities, including hyper‑care and issue resolution. Contribute to industrialisation of processes and solutions, preparing for scale beyond pilot deployments. Structure repeatable approaches, documentation, and best practices. Contribute to continuous improvement of the global template.
   • Support deployment and stabilisation activities, including hyper‑care and issue resolution.
   • Contribute to industrialisation of processes and solutions, preparing for scale beyond pilot deployments.
   • Structure repeatable approaches, documentation, and best practices.
   • Contribute to continuous improvement of the global template.
6. Delivery & Coordination – Collaborate with business teams, IT, and system integrator. Identify risks and contribute to mitigation plans. Ensure delivery is on time, on quality, and aligned with program objectives.
   • Collaborate with business teams, IT, and system integrator.
   • Identify risks and contribute to mitigation plans.
   • Ensure delivery is on time, on quality, and aligned with program objectives.

Profile

Master’s degree (Engineering, Finance, or Business School). 5–10 years of experience in SAP Finance. Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA FI implementations (greenfield preferred). Strong hands‑on configuration/customising expertise. Experience across full project lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy). Experience with data migration and cutover activities.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of SAP FI across core processes (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets).
• Good expertise in tax processes and SAP DRC capabilities.
• Understanding of Treasury processes and integrations (Kyriba is a plus).
• Ability to work closely with developers and system integrators.
• Comfortable interacting with business stakeholders and explaining technical concepts.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced transformation environment.
• Strong ownership and problem‑solving mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience in consumer goods / FMCG environment.

Languages

• Fluent in English – our working language.
• French and/or Spanish are a plus.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a strategic, global transformation program.
• Work in a collaborative and international environment.
• Flexible working (up to 2 days/week remote).
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Diversity & Inclusion.

Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents.