Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits Division of LVMH, regroups twenty-five Maisons, many of which have been around for centuries, while others are just starting their journey. Our vision is to lead the future of luxury Wines and Spirits from nature to communities.

Located in the most prestigious terroirs around the world, we have unique savoir-faire from winemaking to art de vivre, hospitality, and brick-and-clicks retail management to craft exceptional experiences for consumers. For many years, with the ambition to pass on a better world to future generations, we have been committed to the Living Soils Living Together program structured around four key commitments: Regenerating our Soils, Mitigating our Climate Impact, Engaging society, and Empowering our People.

Moët Hennessy is proud to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment for all. As an employer, Moët Hennessy offers unique journeys throughout its global ecosystem, opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally.

The Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis provides collaborative support in all financial decision making pertaining to the role’s assigned brand(s). The Associate Manager's primary focus is to increase profitability through the strategic development and execution of data-driven brand plans and in-market activations. This role also supports the Senior Finance Manager in tracking and analyzing the assigned brand(s)’ financial performance and communicating trends and recommendations to key partners throughout the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Support all financial planning processes within MHUSA with particular focus on the role’s assigned brand(s).
• Collaborate with key partners on Brand and Sales teams in the elaboration of strategic plans, budgets, and financial planning estimates.
• Establish and track comprehensive A&P budgets, in collaboration with assigned Brand team(s), and make data-driven recommendations to impact brand plans and profitability.
• Coordinate monthly and year-end closings with the Accounting team (accruals, deferrals).
• Prepare monthly and quarterly depletion and P&L analysis for Brand and Sales teams’ review and make recommendations, as needed.
• Collaborate with Brand team(s) to develop, track, and handle monthly and quarterly Key Performance Indicators.
• Help establish depletion goals by brand, state, and month, in partnership with Brand, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Lead the analysis of risks and opportunities with Brand, Sales, and Operations teams for presentation to MHUSA senior leadership, Maison partners, and MH Global Finance team(s).
• Ensure efficient usage of Anaplan and train others as needed to deliver the effective and efficient management of financial planning information.
• Maintain a flexible and adaptable mentality by continually evaluating, revising and responding with agility to meet rapidly evolving business needs, and perform other functions or duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a financial field required; advanced degree preferred
  
  

Professional Experience

• 3+ years of relevant financial planning or accounting experience
• Wines and spirits and/or luxury consumer goods experience preferred
  
  

Practical/Technical Knowledge

• Ability to work in a changing environment in a complex organization
• Strong team skills and interest for cross functional interactions
• Ability to understand customer needs and deliver customer centric solutions
• Deep understanding of accounting practices and principles
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel advanced functions and PowerPoint
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong business/commercial orientation
• Experience with SAP, Anaplan, and PowerBI is a plus
  
  

Personal/Interpersonal Skills

• Flexible and growth mindset approach towards problem solving
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills with ability to flex style to different audiences
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work and interact with Senior Management
• Team-player mentality
• Curious, innovative and creative
• Presence and gravitas to motivate and excite people
  
  

External applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.