Financial Controlling Manager (m/f/d)

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 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.

Pernod Ricard Benelux is the combination of two affiliates, Pernod Ricard Belgium and Pernod Ricard Nederland.

The Financial Controlling Manager (m/fd) plays a pivotal role in the finance team, ensuring optimised cash management, including cash collection and credit control, secured balance sheet reporting, accurate masterdata management and internal control foundations framework.

Managing a team of 3 people, the financial controlling manager will focus on:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Credit Management & Cash Collection

(Supported by Credit Controller)

• Support credit decisions within policy guidelines and authority limits; establish and manage customer credit limits
• Conduct in-depth analysis of customer financial statements and risk profiles to assess creditworthiness and credit exposure
• Collaborate with Sales teams to balance credit risk with business objectives; resolve credit holds and support order management
• Lead monthly Credit Committee meetings: prepare materials, facilitate discussions, and document decisions and action items
• Maintain and continuously optimize customer risk ratings, bad debt provisions, and credit policy compliance
• Evaluate and optimize credit insurance coverage in partnership with insurance providers
• Proactively identify emerging credit risks and recommend mitigation strategies

2. Cash Forecasting & Working Capital Management

(Supported by Accounting and FP&A)

• Prepare accurate cash budgets and rolling 13-week cash forecasts; analyze and explain variances against actuals
• Lead Cash-In/Cash-Out (CICO) analysis and reporting to identify liquidity drivers and optimize cash flow
• Partner with stakeholders to implement working capital initiatives that improve cash conversion cycles and optimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) & Days Payables Outstanding (DPO)
• Own monthly cash reporting to the Finance Director, including actuals, forecasts, risks, and opportunities
• Drive achievement of cash collection and DSO targets across the Benelux region
• Review and validate monthly banking reconciliations; optimize cash positioning at the Group level

3. Accounting, Controls & Compliance

(Supported by the team)

• Champion master data governance and new ways of working to ensure clean, compliant, and reliable reference data across all systems and processes
• Lead internal control initiatives (e.g., internal control self-assessment questionnaires, access rights management, segregation of duties)
• Execute key controls including balance sheet account reconciliations, statutory vs. internal reporting reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Manage all banking partner relationships: KYC compliance, performance reviews, and optimization of bank accounts and services
• Support statutory and internal audits by providing timely documentation, analysis, and audit responses

4. Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver timely, accurate reporting of KPIs (DSO, DPO, cash position, credit metrics) using available financial systems and tools
• Leverage data analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and financial decision-making
• Identify and implement process improvements, control enhancements, and system optimization opportunities
• Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for credit, cash, and accounting procedures; ensure knowledge transfer within the team

IDEAL PROFILE

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5-7 years of experience in external audit, financial controlling or treasury functions
• Proven experience managing a team
• Strong background in cash forecasting, working capital management, and credit analysis

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, data analysis)
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Knowledge of banking systems and cash management platforms
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks is a plus
• Strong analytical capabilities

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch/French (ability to present to senior management and work across functions)
• Strong stakeholder management: ability to influence Sales, Accounting, and FP&A teams
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Problem-solving mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently while managing a small team
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Stress resistance

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Proactive in identifying risks and opportunities
• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Intellectually curious with a passion for financial analytics and process optimization

Sounds good?

Then join our convivial team at Pernod Ricard Belgium.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals – regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, background, or nationality. People with migration backgrounds, people of color, people with disabilities, returnees, parents, and LGBTQ+ individuals are equally welcome. Diversity enriches our team!

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