Title:  Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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Local applicants only
Location: Danville, Virginia
Department: Finance

Reporting to: Factory Finance Manager

Contract: Permanent
Contact person: Janina Surowiec, Talent Expert

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to oversee financial operations, including month-end closing, variance analysis, and reporting. You will manage conversion costs, asset accounting, and provide financial insights for projects. Additionally, you’ll analyze Product & Labor cost and balance sheet movements, support forecasting, and contribute to asset management and capital expenditure planning.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Fixed Asset Management: Track and maintain fixed asset data, including capitalizing CIP (Construction in Progress), asset tagging, and disposals. Ensure timely and accurate reporting and coordination of quarterly impairment and JSOX stock count reviews.
•    Cost Management: Oversee conversion costs, prepare and consolidate budgets, and analyze cost deviations across departments. Monitor Management Cross Allocation (MCA) charges, intercompany agreements, and shared function cost allocations.
•    Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and analyze CAPEX, spare parts, accruals, and reserve movements in the MFCF (Market free cash flow) report. Reconcile general ledger data with inventory and fixed asset modules, ensuring accurate reporting.
•    Process Improvement: Work closely with the Factory Finance Controller to identify, analyze, and report variances in conversion costs (labor, inventory, depreciation) and below-product costs, driving cost efficiency and performance improvements.
•    Project Support: Provide financial support for the Project at the Contract Manufacturing site, including month-end closing, financial system uploads, and special requests related to CAPEX, conversion costs, and forecasting.

Who We Are Looking For

A dynamic, passionate, and result-oriented person, with:
•    A bachelor’s degree in accounting or professional qualification; membership in a recognized professional body will be advantageous
•    3 to 5 years of experience in management accounting and cost accounting
•    Experience in a manufacturing environment will be a plus
•    Proficiency in spoken and written English
•    SAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint; PowerBI will be added advantage
•    High analytical thinking skills, good team work and communication skills

What We Offer

In JTI Liggett, 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 Liggett 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
•    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.) 
 

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.