Senior FP&A Analyst

优缺点分析

角色解读

• Progress to FP&A Manager or Finance Manager within the GTR or broader group finance function.
• Opportunity to rotate across different markets or business units within Pernod Ricard's global network.
• Enhance expertise in travel retail financial planning and potentially move into commercial finance or strategic roles.
• Own the monthly/quarterly cash reporting process, ensuring accurate submissions to HQ and GTR Treasury guidelines.
• Analyze P&L variances for actual results and rolling forecasts, and support month-end closing and statutory reporting.
• Provide financial modeling and KPI development as a business partner to commercial, marketing, and operations teams.
• Manage CAPEX tracking and ad-hoc financial analysis for senior management.
• Strong financial accounting and FP&A knowledge, including cash flow, P&L, and CAPEX management.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) for effective communication with global teams.

申请策略

• Research Pernod Ricard's portfolio and the global travel retail business to showcase your industry understanding.
• Demonstrate adaptability and proactive learning in your cover letter, as these are explicitly valued.
• Highlight your FP&A experience, especially in cash reporting, P&L analysis, and CAPEX management.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and Power BI with specific examples of financial models or dashboards you have built.
• Emphasize business partnering achievements where you influenced commercial decisions through financial insights.
• If you have FMCG or travel retail background, make it prominent, as it is preferred.
• Deepen your knowledge about cash flow statements and how they link to P&L and balance sheet.
• Learn advanced Power BI features and data visualization techniques to enhance reporting capabilities.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure behavioral examples.
• Show a systematic approach to financial analysis, including data validation, variance identification, and actionable recommendations.
• Emphasize collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional scenarios.
• Describe a time when your financial analysis directly impacted a business decision.
• How do you manage multiple monthly closing deadlines and prioritize tasks?
• Explain your understanding of the relationship between cash flow, P&L, and balance sheet.
• How would you use Power BI or Excel to analyze and present a P&L variance?
• How do you approach business partnering with non-finance teams to drive commercial outcomes?