Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

                         Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Danville, VA)

Our Factory

Based in Danville, we are proud to play an active role in the local community while contributing to a long-standing tradition of tobacco craftsmanship. As a leading manufacturing facility, we are looking for a driven and forward-thinking Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to help shape our performance and support our ambitions for 2026 and beyond.

What will you do?

You will manage a range of financial responsibilities, ensuring that month-end closing and variance analysis are completed accurately and on time. You will prepare and deliver key month-end reports—including CC Master, Miscellaneous Analysis, Spare Parts Inventory, and Actual Variance reports—with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

In this role, you will support the maintenance and monitoring of factory conversion costs, working closely with Heads of Department to review and understand cost drivers. You will also assist in maintaining the asset accounting module and provide financial analysis for projects in line with established accounting policies and procedures.

On a quarterly basis, you will contribute insights on P&L and Balance Sheet movements, and support the preparation of entity forecasts and cash flow projections.

Key Responsibilities 

• Maintain fixed asset data, including CIP tracking, capitalization (transferring CIP to fixed assets), asset tagging, and asset disposals
• Coordinate quarterly impairment reporting requirements
• Clean and align Fixed Asset Master Data in preparation for JSOX reviews and stock counts
• Ensure asset master data is up to date and manage timely submission of settlements and journal entries for all asset transactions
• Maintain and align WBS and asset master data with CAPEX reporting; support improvements in depreciation planning cycles within EAM/SAP
• Manage conversion cost activities, including budget preparation and consolidation based on input from department heads
• Monitor, control, and analyze deviations between actual and planned costs across departments
• Oversee MCA charges, intercompany agreements, and cost allocations for verticalized and shared functions
• Prepare conversion cost and CAPEX data for ASP, LE, and OL cycles, and analyze Free Cash Flow (MFCF) variances related to CAPEX, spare parts, accruals, and reserves
• Plan and monitor spare parts and other inventory in monetary terms
• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts (LE/ASP) and reconcile general ledger data with inventory and fixed asset modules (KAR report)
• Participate in inventory and fixed asset stock counts
• Partner with the Factory Finance Controller to establish processes for identifying, analyzing, and reporting detailed variances between actual and standard costs across conversion cost categories (e.g., DL, IL, GFE, GME, depreciation) and below product cost (BPC) areas
• Engage Cost Centre Managers in monthly cost analysis and variance reviews
• Provide financial process support for projects at contract manufacturing sites, including month-end closing (technical close and system uploads), planning cycles (ASP/LE/OL), CAPEX and headcount uploads, standard cost creation, and ad hoc requests

Qualifications & Experience  

• Degree in Accounting or a relevant professional qualification; membership in a recognized professional body
• 3–5 years of experience in management and cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and standards
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Experience with SAP and advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Power BI is an advantage
• Highly analytical thinker with strong communication skills
• Collaborative team player

What We Offer

At JTI, we do more than create products—we build strong teams and lasting connections. We value your expertise and are committed to providing a collaborative, inclusive environment where you can grow and make a meaningful contribution. Join us and be part of a legacy defined by quality, innovation, and community.

Benefits include:

• Annual performance-based bonus to reward outstanding achievements.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan encouraging a sense of ownership and long-term commitment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind.
• 401(K) plan with company matching contributions to support retirement planning.
• Generous paid time off and paid family leave up to 20 weeks, supporting work-life balance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Education and tuition assistance programs to foster continuous learning and career growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling and support for employees and their family members.