Job Openings at Pernod Ricard

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Data Quality Assurance: Establish and monitor data quality metrics and standards. Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify data quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Governance Framework Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Data Stewardship: Serve as a point of contact for data stewardship initiatives. Support data owners in defining data definitions, classifications, and ownership responsibilities.
• Policy Implementation: Assist in the development and dissemination of data governance policies and procedures. Ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Data Cataloging: Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalogue that includes metadata management, data lineage, and data lifecycle management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business units to promote data governance best practices and ensure understanding and adherence to data policies. Provide training and support as needed.
• Analytics and Reporting: Analyze data governance metrics, prepare reports and visualization to communicate the effectiveness of data governance initiatives. Provide insights to senior management to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Partner with Tech and data engineering teams to ensure data governance is integrated into data architecture and development processes.

Key Competencies and Experience

Knowledge:

Data Governance Principles:

• Understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM), policies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR) and industry standards related to data management.

Data Management Practices:

• Knowledge of data quality management, data lineage, and metadata management.
• Understanding of data architecture and database management systems.

Statistical Analysis:

• Proficient in statistical methods and techniques for analysing data quality and trends.

Data Privacy and Security:

• Awareness of data privacy regulations and security measures to protect sensitive information.

Tools and Technologies:

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, SASEG, Power BI).
• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis or data governance, with a strong understanding of data management principles.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, SQL, and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools, such as Collibra, Informatica, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity and security.
• Big Data, machine learning, GenAI tools would be an advantage.

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KEY COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

Report and Analyse Financial Performance:

• Own the preparation and loading of data into Polaris for Africa on monthly reporting and forecast.
• In charge of the management of monthly reporting and forecast deadlines.
• Super user and champion of ERP and Finance tools.
• Management of master data mapping across Africa.
• Management of local and group reporting.
• Management of P&L slicer and Flash files to be shared with group and local teams using Essbase and local ERP’s.
• Building of new and standardized reports for Africa for all P&L lines.
• Share financial reports to internal stakeholders.
• Verify and validate master data in ERP systems (JDE, Navision, Business Central) in order to facilitate accurate management reporting.
• Update, reconcile and circulate management reporting BI tools (Qlikview, PowerBI) to relevant stakeholders in agreed timelines.
• Analyse results and confirm accuracy and consistency of reporting.
• Owning the preparation of monthly P&L commentary pack, executive presentations, and other ad hoc presentation requirements.

Compile information and develop tools for accurate financial budgets, plans and estimates:

• Recommend improved methods of analysing results.
• Understand the business cycle to provide relevant reporting and analysis to stakeholders.

Business partnering function:

• Provide 'real time' support and advice to the business, adding value to the decision-making process.
• Together with stakeholders build reports and analysis to assist them with reliable information to enhance decision making.
• Develop appropriate tools to enable the business to better manage and understand financial performance of their brands, functions and/or customers.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders

• Give internal stakeholders accurate financial information when required.
• Attend cross-functional meetings for the South Africa and broader Africa businesses to enhance reporting and tools performance.
• Provide financial and analytical support to the affiliates.

Collaborate with external stakeholders

• Identify and communicate performance challenges to PR Group together with appropriate mitigation plans in the event of delays and challenges in reporting and forecast submissions.
• Support the external audit process by providing relevant, accurate and timely responses to audit queries on ST P&L’s.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Educational Requirements and Work Experience:

• Qualified and currently enrolled in accounting post graduate certification i.e., CIMA, CA(SA) or other recognised certification.
• Minimum 3/5 years in financial reporting, report writing and analytical experience, financial audit or financial advisory (Transactions and Corporate Finance)
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Preference will be given to applicants who have worked in a multi-national environment.
• Knowledge and experience of database management & BI (Business Intelligence) applications/tools.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in manufacturing environment added advantage