This role manages processes of planning, controlling & analysis of management reporting for Combustibles Products (RMC) for Kazakhstan & CAM Cluster, including P&L and FCF, in line with IFRS and JTI Accounting Manual. It performs & supervises period-end closing activities, preparation of financial statements, analysis of actual variances vs plans as well as submission of reports to HQ and local management.

FP&A MANAGER

Requirements:

• University education in Economics/Finance is required

• Professional Accounting Qualification (or in progress) is a plus

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis in a multinational FMCG company is required

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong communication skills & capabilities

• Good project management skills

• Ability to prioritize under time pressure

• Fluent in Russian. Very good knowledge of English (at least intermediate, written and verbal). Excellent knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint

• Strong system capabilities in SAP, GPM, MS Office environment

Responsibilities:

• Manages & supervises efficiency of financial planning process for all cycles (ASP, LE, OL, etc.) for RMC for the Cluster markets in line with corporate guidelines: provides with & validates forecasts of financial statements, challenges, verifies & consolidates all data for draft financial plans. Prepares presentations of financial plans for local management team, Regional team, etc. Looks for improvements in the processes & provides recommendations

• Supervises period-end closing activities for RMC: ensures that postings & transactions are made accurately & timely, including provisions, FI/CO & manual ones, being responsible for relevance, accuracy & completeness of management reporting in line with IFRS requirements. Prepares financial statements in presentation format for management on a monthly & quarterly basis

• Prepares reports with variance analysis for actual financial results for RMC vs plans, identifying relevant drivers. Provides management with analytical data supporting recommendations for improvements under various scenarios

• Is responsible for preparation of price structures for RMC products

• Supports & provides expertise in financial planning to other employees, both inside & outside of Finance

• Provides financial analysis of feasibility of new investments, launches, price changes, etc. Prepares respective BAP/MEMO calculations

• Is actively involved in HQ requests relating to RRP

• Performs testing activities in SAP (upgrade, new modules, etc.)

• Develops necessary policies & procedures relating to IFRS application

• Performs JSOX controls within area of responsibility

• Cooperates with HQ, global functions & Regional team