Transactional Finance Manager

Transactional Finance Manager

Robert Walters is seeking a Transactional Finance Manager for a full-time, onsite position in Sydney NSW. The role offers super + bonus.

Join the team behind iconic brands such as James, Absolut, and Malibu. Pernod Ricard is a leading FMCG organisation known for its collaborative culture and high-performing environment, offering an opportunity for career growth.

This role assumes responsibility for high-volume transactional finance processes, serving as the critical interface between internal stakeholders and an externalised processing provider for AP/AR operations. The position requires a focus on driving process improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee AP & AR operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring timely, accurate processing and compliance with local requirements.
• Develop and implement AP/AR strategy, including reporting, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain robust processes, documentation, and internal controls, proactively identifying and addressing risks.
• Manage the corporate credit card program through Concur, encompassing applications, amendments, and employee support.
• Approve customer credit limits and terms, monitor aged debt, and manage stop-supply decisions within delegated authority.
• Oversee the preparation and timely provision of accurate cash flow forecasts and perform monthly variance analysis to explain differences between forecast and actual results.
• Act as the key contact for the outsourced AP/AR provider, ensuring service levels and contractual obligations are met.
• Resolve complex AP/AR issues and partner with finance, sales, supply chain, and customers to support cash flow and operational outcomes.
• Support month-end activities, including reconciliations, reporting, audit requirements, and compliance.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience leading AP & AR functions within a large corporate environment, ideally across Australia and New Zealand.
• Experience managing outsourced providers or shared service environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across internal and external teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on controls and compliance.
• FMCG experience and exposure to JD Edwards and/or Power BI will be highly regarded.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and commercial judgement, particularly in relation to credit management and financial controls.

Pernod Ricard is a world leader in premium wines and spirits, committed to its people and rooted in conviviality. The company's culture fosters cross-border collaboration and continuous learning through skill-based development and flexible working arrangements. Pernod Ricard actively supports social responsibility initiatives focusing on quality, safety, environmental stewardship, and responsible drinking, ensuring a safe physical and psychological environment for all employees.

By joining Pernod Ricard's Sydney CBD office as Transactional Finance Manager, you become part of an organisation that prioritises engagement and professional growth, celebrates achievements collectively, welcomes innovation, and combines legacy with forward-thinking ambition, all underpinned by genuine care for individual wellbeing.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge at Pernod Ricard where your expertise can make a difference, now is the perfect time to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please click the provided link. For a confidential discussion, call Doireann Boylan on 02 •••• •204.