Finance Manager, Route To Consumers (Rtc)

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 Finance Manager, RTC will work with the Commercial teams to develop and support the vision, process, financial planning, and performance monitoring of the Demand Creation channels and Distributor Partnerships and is the key contact for the FP&A Brand Managers. The Finance Manager will serve as a key contributor in the implementation of the strategic roadmap, developing accurate forecasts, defining relevant business metrics, monitoring performance, focusing on value creation, and acting as a leader and advocate for strategic business decisions in support of the MHUSA 2030 Strategy.

• Participate in monthly and year end close in conjunction with the accounting department
• Utilize SAP in order to deliver efficient and effective management information
• Oversee / Manage A&P structure in MAP Anaplan (WBS management – creation, discontinuation, changes)
• Oversee, monitor and ensure proper implementation of price increase guidelines; develop & consolidate a central database of historical and planned price increase
• Ensure a unique and harmonized tracking of A&P / BPE / T&E Budgets across the commercial organization
• Prepare required reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual communication. Support business updates and preparation for Business Reviews. Active participation in business & strategic meetings
• Coordinate sales and depletion goals by month, by brand, by channel, by distributor, with Commercial management, Operations and Marketing
• Support the commercial transformation model and implementation plans to align with strategic initiatives
• Support the business in understanding and optimizing of value creation drivers. Business partner of the Strategy & Business Analyst in the commercial organization.
• Work with Marketing and Sales to develop/align commercial A&P vs. Brands projects A&P forecasts by channel
• Ensure proper coordination & communication with FP&A Brands Managers and FP&A Director in charge of consolidation
• P&L by channel: oversee and consolidate depletions-based P&L, for forecasts and actuals by brand, by channel, by distributor; identifying Risks & Opportunities, work closely with MH Central team, ensuring MHUSA needs are met by global solutions
• Collaborate, support and communicate regularly with Commercial Excellence teams regarding A&P and FTT tracking
• Identify and analyze cost drivers; provide recommendations and solutions to optimize efficiency and value creation
• Review and develop a new model around POSM (Point of Sales Material) to improve forecasting, monitoring, efficiency, and sustainability
• Oversee Commercial A&P budgets, monitor & analyze effectiveness on a regular basis; ensure budget is not overspent and make recommendation on how to maximize A&P spending
• Gather data from relevant sources within the industry, including market data, historical performance, scorecards and company financials to draw conclusions from the data with the ability to summarize and synthesize as needed

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of progressive financial experience, Wines & Spirits industry experience a plus
• Structured, data-driven and analytical approach to problem solving
• Experience in an international environment and ability to interact successfully with different cultures
• BS/BA required, MBA a plus

Practical/Technical Knowledge

• Solid Accounting knowledge
• Ability to understand customer needs and deliver customer centric solutions
• Demonstrate ability to build the business through strong data analytics skills
• Attention to detail required
• Strong team skills and interest for cross functional interactions
• Exceptional computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and Planning Tools such as Essbase / SAP / Anaplan / Power BI. Strong knowledge of Excel is critical, Macros programming in VBA is a plus.
• Ability to work in a changing environment in a new and complex organization
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to Work under limited supervision, deadlines and pressure

Salary ranges between $115K-$120K
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.