Financial Services Director, Chiswick

Job Title: Financial Operations Director Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover starting end of August/ Sept 2026) Location: Chiswick, London Reporting Line: Finance&Operations Director We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 18,000 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.This position sits in our Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) our business responsible for marketing, selling and distributing our products in the UK. Our diverse population of 250+ passionate employees have been creating conviviality since 2001, bringing our premium brands and unforgettable experiences to the UK. As the world’s 2nd largest spirits market, the UK is a key location for our company.About the role We are now seeking a Financial Services Director ( 1 year Maternity Cover ) to report to the Finance&Operations Director. Within this role, you will manage the company’s financial accounting, reporting and working capital, ensuring the company operates with structured but efficient processes complying with Pernod Ricard financial calendar&internal control / risk management rules, International Accounting Standard, as well as UK legislation. In addition, you will support the company strategic agenda through internal&Group exercise / technology / operating model evolution roadmap, either directly on projects in the Finance / Operations area or indirectly in the wider company roadmap definition&support in other projects (KDP’s, TPM etc.) What's involved? Management of core financial processes and systems: Accounts payable and receivables. Including oversight of outsourced team (QX). Credit control and factoring. Balance sheet and P&L reporting (statutory and below PRO). Day to day management of core systems and related transformation projects to meet changing business requirements Working capital / cashflow management: Manage cashflow and deliver cash targets for the Group. Drive cashflow improvements and help build a cash culture in the business.Management of treasury and banking processes Compliance, governance and internal control: Take responsibility for the compliance of PR UK with internal&external jurisdiction: Group internal audit, external financial auditors, tax / HMRC, risk management, quality&security (ISO), assets protection&securisation rules Management of external audit relationship Ensure robust internal controls in place to protect company assets and to mitigate against fraud and other risks and maintain business processes and policies Ensure the existence of clear&documented business processes covering financial, operational&key business processes, including clear&shared DoA rules. Delivery of LSF (French Financial Security Law) and SAPIN II (Internal Control) and follow up on remediation plans Leadership and development of team and wider finance function through line management and training. If you recognize yourself in the description below, don't wait and apply!Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with senior leadership experience managing mid-size teams (~5+ people), preferably in W&S industry or Multinational FMCG. Strong expertise in financial reporting (particularly Cash and Balance sheet) and compliance to all applicable UK and international standards (accounting / IFRS, internal control requirements&UK law) Proven track record in financial control, governance, audit, and risk management frameworks (preferably with knowledge of French financial security law and SAPIN II but not a must) Experience leading a team during major finance transformation projects (ERP system upgrade– preferably SAP)Demonstrated ability to lead and keep teams highly motivated through a challenging environment / period of change. Highly effective stakeholder management with the ability to become a trusted advisor, influence senior leadership and broader teams in finance and other departments. What we offerFor your health , we offer private medical insurance, critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance. Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, 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.Where Conviviality is at work Conviviality is our special ingredient. We pour it into everything we do. Conviviality means feeling empowered to being your most unique and authentic self to every occasion. It eans having a passion for challenge and collectively making great things happen. It means collaboration - sometimes across the room and sometimes from across the globe.It's the Pernod Ricard way and it's rooted in every one of us who work here At Pernod Ricard, we know that great spirits are crafted by blending unique ingredients, and we believe the same is true for people. We actively welcome individuals from all walks of life, and warmly welcome those with diverse religious backgrounds, ethnicities , genders, abilities, and identities. It’s the mix of our experiences, voices, and cultures that gives us our true character.Our recruiting team are more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process, in order for you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. For assistance, please contact us at #J-18808-Ljbffr