What this position is about - Purpose:

The position will be in charge of coordination of a wide range of financial support activities to dedicated function: budgeting and overall performance management support, providing financial advice through business reports/analysis; and other core financials services. The position will manage a team of Finance Controllers dedicated to the function in scope. Responsibilities include:

• Coordination of budgeting and performance management processes, ensuring timely, accurate outcomes.
• Compiling financial summaries for management discussions.
• Managing financial and headcount data integrity in systems.
• Conducting financial analysis and producing reports for decision-making.
• Providing guidance and training on financial matters.
• Coordinating with the MFCF manager and supporting functions in system-related issues.

What will you do - Responsibilities: 

• Management Accounting and FP&A:
• Support budgeting and performance management processes (A&SP, OL, LE, TDT).
• Coordinate the work allocation among team members supporting relevant departments
• Coordinate, collect, validate and forecast as required the financial data/ inputs as per set planning guidelines and timelines
• Support functions and Finance Lead in headcount planning (GVA/non-GVA) in close cooperation with P&C. Ensure HC plan/actual data completeness and accuracy for reporting.

Business Support:

• Provide financial analysis and progress reports.
• Support functions in all system related matters - SAP / R3 / BW /TM1 /HC tracker/HC reporting tools.
• Assist in project and investment decision financial details.

Financial Accounting:

• Coordinate transactional processes and cost tracking.
• Ensure timely and accurate cost recognition in financial statements.

Financial Governance:

• Support in preparing functional BAP/Memos.
• Provide guidance to the functions re compliance with Operating Guidelines, JTI Policies & Procedures, JSOX and other internal controls.

Financial Process Improvement and Cost Management:

• Support initiatives for process efficiencies.
• Provide expertise to achieve cost management goals.

Team Management:

• Management of the team performance, management of the team development, leading by example and setting the right culture of safety, mutual respect and continuous improvement
• Building a robust back up structure in the team
• Supporting CPM with performance appraisal of finance controllers. No direct reporting line

GFF Team:

• Support CPM, Global Functions Finance Director and Finance Lead in ad-hoc requests, initiatives and projects
• Ownership and maintenance of GBS process documentation for the processes in scope as well as the regular update of said documentation

Who are we looking for - Requirements: 

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA) is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years finance experience, preferably in multinational FMCG companies.
• Strong budgeting and planning experience (FP&A) with exposure to senior management.
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, SAP, BW, Excel. TM1 experience is a plus.

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.