Title:  Financial Planning & Analysis 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’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, six years running. 

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

Learn more: jti.com

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE

• Take ownership of Financial Planning & Analysis activities of the Company under Finance Director's supervision, 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, such as business cases, financial modeling, tax & pricing simulation, etc. as a way to providing insight & clarity on business and fueling strategic & tactical decisions of local Management.
• Set up overall FP&A team an effective business partner to JTI cross-functions & Distributors.
• Candidate is required to be business driven, fast-learning, able to work under pressure and cross-functions, among other skills.

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES

P&L and FCF Planning & Analysis

• Fully responsibile for end-to-end completion of Company's annual planning cycles in a timely manner with high quality.
• Major stages include: Schedule set-up & engagement with stakeholders, Strategic financial simulation, Collecting budget inputs & detailed analysis, Market P&L and FCF consolidation, Submission to planning systems & follow-ups on related Regional & HQ queries.
• Provide insights to enable Excom's decision-making suchs as re-assessment of Company's resouces and re-allocation of investments. 

P&L and FCF Reporting & Follow-ups

• Co-ordinate with Financial Accounting & Distributor Accounting teams in monthly & year-end closings, undertake proactive pre- and post-closing reviews to ensure Market financial performances are in line with committed commercial plans.
• Initiate & lead monthly perfomance / dashboard reviews with Management team and cross-functions.
• Ensure supervision and timely highlights of Company's issues in delivering financial committments, ensure actions & follow-ups are taken to address.

Operational Cash-flows Management 
To ensure cash demands are met efficiently at different levels; via:

• Regular re-assessment of 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 (Treasury, Legal, Distributors, local banks) for end-to-end arrangement of funding process.

Business Partnering
Support Finance Director and key stakeholders in delivering commecial added values, including but not restricted to: 

• Business modeling, tax & pricing strategies 
• Local tax assessment & strategies
• Financial scenarios and risk assessment (e.g. CAPEX investment, new Product launch). 
• Performace review & management by business division/ business lines.

Ad-hoc request: 

• Participate in the implementation of Regional & Global projects / initiatives related to Planning & accounting systems relevant functions outside market.
• As a business partner, support internal & external stakerholders with frequent ad-hoc requests including but not limited to: business cases, validating investment requests, advising budgeting approach, internal audit, etc.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accountancy or equivalent. Certified accountant is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related position, preferably in international environments. 
• Good knowledge in US GAAP, VAS and tax laws/regulations
• Knowledge and experiences in ERP system (such as SAP, Concur)
• Capable to work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision. 
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem solving skills.
• Fluent in verbal communication & writing English. Good writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Has strong background in stakeholders' management, business partnering and convincing skills.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
• We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.