Pricing Analyst 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Your Manager: FP&A Manager Team: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Location: Chiswick, London. We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office. 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. Your new team This position sits in our Global Travel Retail business. Global Travel Retail is one of the Group’s largest markets, bringing Pernod Ricard brands to life in the exciting and innovative Travel Retail channel which includes duty-free, cruise ships & border shops around the globe. With a global footprint across more than 20 locations and over 30 nationalities, our working culture celebrates inclusion and diversity. Our team is united by our shared passion for travel and our shared belief in its transformative power. Travel to the heart of our exciting business with our pernodricardtravel Instagram page, showcasing our latest projects and innovations around the globe. The role of Pricing Analyst sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team, where your key responsibilities are to maintain and co-ordinate all customer pricing activities, alongside carrying out all checks on the Rebate and Commission invoices and computations of all commission statements. Your unique contribution You will have 3 main areas of responsibility: Rebates & Commission : Process rebate and commission invoices accurately adherence to payment terms, coordinating with external consultants and internal teams to address variances. Analysis of realised Rebate costs & creation of forecasts, leveraging external tools & team expertise. Pricing Management & Cost of Goods : Obtain and update customer pricing and trade terms following correct pricing procedure and maintaining a centralised pricing database across all systems. Analyse & document Cost of Goods standard cost & Transfer prices, working closely with operation teams to ensure data integrity in local ERP tools. Provide analysis & reconciliation of changes in both Pricing & Cost of Goods on quarterly basis to support reporting & forecasting. Forecasting and Documentation : Support preparation of 18-month phased price lists, maintain payment and discount terms at customer group level according to current pricing agreements and assumptions. Assist with monthly reporting (Month end P&L reporting, cash flow reporting, balance sheet management), document procedures, & support wider transformational change within FP&A Who you’ll be working with Internally, you’ll work with the FP&A team, accounting team, sales team, operations teams, brand owners and key account managers. Externally, your contacts will be One Red Kite (Consultancy team) Your blend of talent This position could be right for you if you have: Excellent communication skills Proven experience as a Pricing Analyst or similar role within the industry Strong analytical skills and knowledge of market dynamics Excellent Excel skills Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Experience and flexibility to work with time zone differences. Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and exercise judgement Our mix of benefits For 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. 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 (S&R). 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 e 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: 2024-11-25 Target Hire Date : 2024-12-31 Target End Date : 2025-01-01