Title:  Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

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Position Purpose:

To supports the FP&A Manager in financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Responsibilities include conducting financial analysis, monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance, and assisting with ad hoc tasks. The position contributes to informed decision-making by providing essential financial insights.

Main responsibility:

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• Conduct thorough monthly and yearly financial analysis, including volumes, P&L, and Free Cash Flow, with detailed variance analysis.
• Monitor month-end closing entries and ensure accuracy in collaboration with Entity Finance team.
• Analyze actuals by cost centers promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with managers to deliver Annual plans, Latest Estimates, and Outlooks within set timelines.
• Develop data input templates and ensure quality submissions.
• Prepare data for system upload and create explanatory decks for stakeholders.
• Work with functions on BAP Memos as per JTI Operating Guidelines.
• Ensure timely BAP Memo submission and provide clear financial analysis.
• Undertake additional tasks assigned by the FP&A Manager as needed.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4 - 5 years professional experience in multinational FMCG company in similar Financial Planning, Analysis, Budgeting, or similar functions.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint and outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

With demonstrated characteristic of:

• Sound understanding of P&L and how initiatives translate to results in P&L
• Willing and able to communicate with range of business partners and at various levels.
• Able to manage deadlines under tight time pressure.
• Ability to work with high level of details and see bigger picture.
• Adaptable to changing requirements of the business.
• Exposure in ERP such as Navision (preferrable)