Title:  Finance Planning & Analysis Manager (Marketing Investment)

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Department: Finance

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Reporting to: FP&A Manager USA

Role: Permanent

Finance Planning & Analysis Manager

(Marketing Investment)

About the Role 
Support management with business decision-making through timely and accurate financial reporting, planning and analysis for Marketing and Trade Programs. Key responsibilities: development, submission and tracking of Marketing and Trade budgets. Support other functions with financial valuations for the different levels of investment, apply sound financial discipline and judgement, and collaborate with Marketing and Sales to ensure the ROI from Marketing and Trade investments.
 

What you will do

• Maintain monthly reporting and prepare monthly updates with comprehensive analysis of market performance for Marketing and Trade investment vs. plans and prior year for Local and Regional Management.
• In cooperation with the accounting department and global services center, ensure correct and timely month close. Interpret the information, identifying trends, and provide recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Prepare short-term and long-term financial forecasts for all planning cycles along with plan to plan variance analysis. Liaise with other functions to collect all necessary data to create new forecasts or make revisions to existing ones.
• Perform comprehensive profitability analysis for new business accounts, new territories and new promotional rates. Support Marketing and Sales teams with financial evaluation of all their business initiatives. Prepare financial back-ups for internal approval processes.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to develop and implement return on investment measures, help prioritize initiatives within the confines of the budget. Prepare backup for additional budget requests to the Regional management, as needed.
   

Who We Are Looking For

A dynamic, self-started, and result-oriented person, with:

• 5+ Years in a Finance role with prior experience in planning and analysis, preferably in multi-national FMCG organization.
• 4 year BA/BS Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, or related fields.
• Fluency in English
• Advanced excel and analytical skills combined with ability to think strategically and understand business needs.
• Self-starter, able to think outside the box, must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work cross-functionally and interface with various levels of management. Open to a multinational work environment.
• Ready to work under tight deadlines.
• Focus on high results. Constant striving for maximum accuracy
   

What We Offer 

In JTI USA, we are proud to be recognized as Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate as we continue our dedication to equal pay and equal opportunities. 

Our culture is what makes JTI USA a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom - freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself. 

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration. 

And we care for our people's well-being - In addition to the salary, you might want to enjoy the following: 

• Annual Performance based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Personal Development 
• Medical/ Dental & Vision Plan for employee & family members.
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave of 20 Weeks
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Education/ Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Dress Code
• Hybrid Work Setup 
• Snacks & Drinks
• Office Parties 
• Volunteering Activities 
• Employee Assistance Program - counseling, for employees & family members. 

In addition to other perks & benefits (i.e. fitness/ wellbeing activities, employee discounts, service awards, recognition program, etc.) 

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply!