Finance Business Partner - SG&A and Tech (FTC 12 months) in Glasgow

About us

We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global 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.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. Chivas Brothers is the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky. Its award-winning portfolio features some of the world's most revered single malt and blended Scotch whisky brands, including Chivas Regal, Ballantine's, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet. As the world's No.2 Scotch whisky producer which exports to 150 markets globally, Chivas Brothers and its 1,700-strong team are rooted in communities across Scotland and around the globe, sharing a proud history and the ambition to open up to shape the future of whisky. Chivas Brothers was awarded 'Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year' at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021 and for six years in a row from 2020-2025 at the International Spirits Challenge.

The scope of Operations

The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered. In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management.

The Chivas Brothers Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&A) team

The Chivas Brothers Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&A) team comprises 5 team members, with this role acting as the Finance Business Partner for SG&A and Tech functions. The role partners closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight, challenge, and support, ensuring informed decision-making and delivery of business objectives.

Your unique contribution

You will be the primary finance contact for all SG&A and Tech related financial matters, partnering with budget owners and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge, and support. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting, and performance management across SG&A functions, while driving effective decision-making and cost control.

Based within the Finance team in Glasgow, key stakeholders include Finance leadership, SG&A and Tech budget owners, the CFO and HQ teams.

Monthly Reporting and Performance Management

• Produce and present monthly SG&A and Tech financial reporting, including variance analysis and key business insights.
• Support monthly performance reviews with Finance leadership and budget owners.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with Group reporting requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for SG&A financial reporting queries.

Budgeting and Rolling Forecasts

• Lead the budgeting and rolling forecast processes for SG&A and Tech cost centres.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Consolidate forecast submissions and ensure alignment with business objectives and Group requirements.
• Support the preparation of presentations and financial summaries for senior management.

Manpower Planning and HR Partnership

• Act as the key Finance contact for HR on headcount, manpower planning, and staff cost forecasting.
• Coordinate workforce planning submissions, ensuring headcount movements, vacancies, and people-related costs are appropriately reflected in forecasts and budgets.
• Provide analysis and insight on employee costs, organisational changes, and resource planning.

MUTOR Reporting and Governance

• Own the preparation, analysis, and submission of MUTOR reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group requirements.
• Investigate variances and provide meaningful commentary to stakeholders.
• Support governance, controls, and data integrity across SG&A reporting processes.

Continuous Improvement and Decision Support

• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, and investment appraisals to support decision-making.
• Drive improvements to reporting, forecasting, and planning processes, leveraging tools such as Polaris, Power BI, and other Group systems.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and promote best practice across the Finance function.

Who you'll be working with

Internally, you will partner closely with Finance, HR, Tech and SG&A budget owners which includes members of Executive team, to support financial planning, reporting, manpower management and business decision-making.

Externally, you will collabor

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