Title:  Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Manager

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. In fact, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries.

But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. 

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running. 

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. 

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This position will remain open until filled.

WHAT IS THIS POSITION ABOUT?

Under FP&A Lead's direction & supervision, take lead and/or support where assigned the Financial Planning & Analysis activities of the Company, contributing to ensure Market performance is in line with short-term commercial plans and mid-term corporate strategies. Deliver in-depth analysis and business partnering services as a way to providing insight & clarity on business and fueling strategic & tactical decisions of local Management. Play an effective business partner to JTI cross-functions & external stakeholders.
 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

P&L and FCF Planning & Analysis

• Support FP&A Lead to deliver end-to-end completion of Company's annual planning cycles (Commercial Review, Latest Estimates, Annual Strategic Planning) in a timely manner with high quality
• Contribute and/or take lead where assigned the planning stages including: Planning schedule set-up & engagement with stakeholders, Strategic financial simulation, Collecting budget inputs & detailed analysis, Market P&L/ FCF consolidation, Submission to planning systems & follow-ups on related Regional/ HQ queries

P&L and FCF Reporting & Follow-ups

Actively support and/or take lead where assigned by FP&A Lead on the following:

• Coordination with JTI & Distributor Accounting teams in monthly & year-end closings, undertake proactive pre- and post-closing reviews to ensure Market financial performances are in line with commercial commitments.
• Monthly production of performance deck/ dashboard reviews with local Excom and cross-functions (Costing, Production, Sales, Marketing, back-office)
• Continuous supervision/ tracking, proactive & timely highlights of Company's issues in delivering financial commitments, propose actions & follow-ups to timely address

Distributor Operational Cash-flows Management
Support FP&A lead to ensure Distributor cash demands are met efficiently; via:

• Quarterly re-assessment of Distributor Cash position, incorporating latest forecasts of Sales, Expenditures & Working Capital needs
• Prepare business cases & approval requests for funding when needs arise
• Liaise with cross-functions at different levels (HQ Treasury, Legal, BSC, Distributors, local banks) for end-to-end arrangement of funding process

Business Partnering
Support FP&A Lead, Finance Director and key stakeholders in delivering commercial added values, including but not limited to: 

• Re-assessment of Company's resources and re-allocation of investments. 
• Performance review & management by business division/ business lines.
• Participate in the implementation of Regional & Global projects / initiatives
• Support internal & external stakeholders with frequent ad-hoc requests

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum BA in Finance, Business, Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related position, preferably in international environments
• Proficiency in verbal & written English (fair level)
• Strong in analyzing data & information, financial simulation
• Commercial mindset and business acumen
• Good communication skills; "Story-telling" ability
• Quick learner. Multi tasking capability. Result oriented
• Proficiency in MS office (esp. Excel)
• Experience with SAP is preferred

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?

Thank you very much for applying! We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline. Should you have any questions, you are welcome to contact, Bert (Alberto.Abanto@jti.com)