Financial Sales Planning and Analysis Specialist

POSITION PURPOSE:

Sales Planning Specialist prepares, collects, formats, and consolidates Sales operations budget requests and actual spending. He/She will be responsible for the analysis of spending coverages/underage and prepares various statistical reports needed for the development of financial projection and support for strategic initiatives and recommendations.

The incumbent will work closely with Finance, GBS, Purchasing, and vendors to ensure that sales operations spending is booked, align with the plan, and in compliance with the JTI policies and procedures.

He or She supports the SP&A Manager in identifying, maintaining, and evaluating financial information necessary in the submission of the following reports:  

Annual & Strategic Plan, Outlook, Latest Estimate Monthly Accrual and SAP/Lease/NPV Reconciliation GRIR Imbalances and Block Invoices Various expense reports as requested by other departments/branches

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Work closely with various departments and branches in the preparation of financial plan/report by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining the budget requests and actual spending. Summarize and evaluate budget request/submission of departments and regions necessary for the submission of the following reports: Annual & Strategic PlanOutlook Latest EstimateEnsure that budgets are aligned with FP&A and properly coordinated with departments/branchesConduct variance analysis, analyze actual results to identify trends and create the status reports. Prepare, review, coordinate, monitor and clean up/reconcile various periodical and special reports, such as: OPEX, CAPEX, Sales AllowanceGRIR imbalances and Blocked invoicesLease and NPV reportOther expense reports as required/requested by other departments/branchesManage and monitor PR/PO/CM/Accrual under Sales, ensuring expenses and claims are accounted for, properly posted, and is aligned with budget, policies, and procedure.Coordinate with Finance, GBS, Procurement, various global teams, and vendors to ensure proper expense recognition and payment.Perform ad-hoc analyses were required to assist in decision-making.

YOU ARE/HAVE:

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or its equivalentMinimum of 3 years experience in financial planning and analysis in multinational FMCG. Knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods. Excellent numeracy skills with attention to detail.Excellent written and spoken EnglishA high degree of analytical and numeracy skills with great attention to detail.Strong MS application skills especially in MS Excel and exposure to SAP.Organizational and deadline-management skillsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

An opportunity to be a part of the tremendous growth of one of the Key Market in JTIInfluence the business agenda Impact employees’ wellbeing, performance, career, and culture.Be a part of a new chapter for the Philippine Sales OrganizationExperience the culture of an Investors in People certified companyFind out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.