Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard SA, Corby represents leading international brands such as Absolut vodka, Jameson and Redbreast Irish whiskies, The Glenlivet, Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s and Aberlour Scotch whiskies, , Altos tequila, Malibu and Havana Club rums, Kahlua liqueur, Skrewball Peanut Butter whiskey, Jefferson’s and Rabbit Hole bourbon whiskies, Del Maguey Single Village mezcal, Beefeater and Malfy gins, and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word “convivialité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Join us at Corby and Hiram Walker, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Who will love this job

You enjoy turning complex information into clear, actionable business insights and thrive in environments where strategic thinking and operational precision work hand in hand. You are a collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across the organization and inspires your team to excel. You embrace change, champion continuous improvement, and bring curiosity and resilience to every challenge. Above all, you’re motivated by helping a business grow responsibly and sustainably through thoughtful financial leadership.

Role overview

This role is ideal for a candidate at the Director level who would like to strengthen his/her team management experience, elevate the overall strategy for FP&A, and build on a career with a World Leader in the Beverage Alcohol Industry. International Career aspirations are encouraged.

Pernod Ricard global Finance ambition: “Fast, Flexible and Forward Looking”

The Senior FPA Director is responsible for the Financial Reporting, Controlling and Planning for Corby, a proudly Canadian company affiliated with Pernod Ricard, the #2 Wine and Spirits company in the world.

This role provides the strategic business narrative for internal and external communication, across see-through and statutory business perimeters and encompasses the co-lead on Beyond Budget, Collaborative Business Partnering and S&OP streams. It also includes the preparation and proactive support on strategic business meetings (Quarterly Business Review, Yearly Business update with the Board, quarterly townhall, Best Nxt presentation, etc.). It is also responsible for strategic planning and financial scenario modelling, including portfolio management, investment allocations, long-term financial strategy articulation and M&A modelling, coupled with active support for potential acquisitions and divestments.

Furthermore, The Senior FP&A Director at Corby is also accountable for the preparation of Statutory Financial Disclosures (Quarterly press releases, Management Discussions & Analysis, Audit Committee Deck and Annual Report - Finance) and the preparation of Investor presentations (Earning calls, Investors’ roadshow deck), both used by CEO/CFO as part of Investor Relation strategy. In addition, the role implies some active support on feeding the Projects’ update quarterly board meeting. Finally, this position encompasses in-depth business partnering with Marketing team with recurring and ad hoc analyses (Brand P&L analysis with insights, Brand Summits presentation, Innovation P&Ls, as well as Advertisement & Promotion Budget monitoring).

What you'll do

System Implementation & Optimization

• Canada project lead for implementation for Polaris EPM solution (Tagetik) and Essbase (Actual and Planning).
• Responsible for tools and processes for financial reporting and forecasting including data cubes, Power BI models etc
• Finance 4.0 – Make sure FP&A processes and tools evolve in line with Global Finance 4.0 roadmap.

Strategic Planning & Delivery

• Financial articulation of the Corporate strategy (long & short term) in collaboration with the executive leadership team.
• Deliver financial metrics that will help business leaders implement nimble business strategies
• Provide financial planning for the assessment and execution of strategic opportunities including M&A for acquisitions or disposals, representation agreement, service agreement, distribution agreement, due diligence exercises etc
• Co-lead the preparation of 3-year plan (Long term strategic & financial projection).
• Co-lead Beyond Budget and S&OP streams

Financial Reporting & Controlling

• Management of the Company’s Profit and Loss results against target or plan
• Plan and direct reporting of monthly financial results, forecasts and budgets for external reporting and internal management purposes:
• Ensure the integrity (accuracy, completeness, timeliness) of reported financials, while explaining and illustrating variances and drivers of performance
• Monitor, evaluate and advise on operational performance compared to budgets and forecasts
• Key financial liaison for collaborative business planning including forecasting from market through depletion, to shipments and financials
• In close liaison with the Hiram Walker Centre of Excellence, complete Financial reporting obligations for Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd including Management Discussion & Analysis and other public disclosures.
• Prepare audit committee deck and present financial performance to the Board of Directors.
• Prepare draft of quarterly press release to be discussed with CEO
• Support preparation of Annual Report (Financial pages)
• Ensure internal financial controls over reporting are in compliance with Sox and 52-109 guidelines

Investor Relation Strategy

• Support CFO in the External Financial communication strategy by proposing contents and proper KPIs for each different audience.
• Preparation of Investor decks and Earning call, including elaboration of scripts

Business Partnering

• Deliver Financial insights to Marketing team through Brand P&L analysis.
• Support Innovation Gate process by providing Financial Feasibility analysis
• A&P Budget monitoring
• Lead the preparation of Business Presentations for different Stakeholders and audiences (Quarterly Business Reviews, Strategic Plans, Townhalls, etc.)

Team Management and Leadership

• Direct Reports – 3 Manager FPAs, 1 Sr Analysts FPA, 2 Analysts FPA, 1 intern

What you bring

• Self-Starter – you are driven to take ownership and your colleagues comment on your dogged determination to achieve goals and objectives
• Intellectually curious – A proactive problem solver, you demonstrate logic and a creative approach to problem solving while providing actionable insights. Your curiosity leads you to identify opportunities, your determination drives you to implement them.
• Powerful thinker - focused on both short-term delivery and long-term transformation.
• Agent of Change – you enjoy change innovation with a focus on your customer and lead change through influencing and partnering. You know that the only constant is change and are able to adapt to work under pressure in a detailed, accuracy and deadline-based environment
• Analytical and agile – your business acumen delivers insight-led recommendations, built on a foundation of analytical skills with attention to detail, enabling you to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial information.
• Resilient on the job, with the teams and others stakeholders – Proven track-record of experiences in which you had to demonstrate some resilience, acknowledging you cannot control everything in a fast-evolving world but can successfully deliver on what can be controlled.
• Data Detective – excellent data management skills with a strong analytical mindset; ability to identify data issues and find solutions
• Collaborative communicator – you are team oriented, highly collaborative, and able to build cross-functional relationships with your strong listening and questioning skills.
• You are an Authentic Leader – Committed to the long-term success of the team through ongoing development and coaching and building relationships within and outside your function.

Education

• University Education / Master of Business / Master of Science
• Professional accounting designation seen as a plus (CA/CMA/CGA/CPA)

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, consulting and/or corporate finance in a multinational business (preferably within the spirits and wine industry or similar CPG companies)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial acumen including financial statements (cash flow, balance sheet, income statement)
• Strong financial & business modeling and framework development skills
• Excellent analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and business acumen
• Strong ability to prioritize and focus efforts on driving results, first and foremost
• Experience with dashboarding in BI tools (either directly or through BI partners)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience leading a team with care and resilience
• Experienced project manager (preferably with systems implementation experience)
• Previous experience with Power BI, Essbase, Smartview, Hyperion, or Oracle based reporting systems an asset

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, individuals with a disability, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment: Accessible Employment Practices

Pernod Ricard, alongside it’s Canadian affiliates Corby and Hiram Walker, is dedicated to providing accessible employment opportunities. If you require accommodation due to a disability or a medical need during any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at -ricard.com.

Ontario Applicants: Our practices align with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Apply today!

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2026-01-19

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