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 Mo
nthly 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 e
valuate 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/branchesCo
nduct variance analysis, analyze actual results to identify trends and create the status reports. Prepare, review, coordinate, mo
nitor and clean up/reco
ncile 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 mo
nitor 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, Eco
nomics or its equivalentMinimum of 3 years experience in financial planning and analysis in multinatio
nal 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.Organizatio
nal 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 Organizatio
nExperience 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.
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies (JT), a leading international tobacco company. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, JTI markets world renowned brands and has operations in more than 120 countries with significant growth through the commitment of our internationally diverse workforce of 45,000 people.We’re JTI, and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. 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 more than 120 countries, and how we’ve grown from 40 to 5,000+ employees with 38 branch offices and 3 entities (Market, AMC, & GBS) in the Philippines.But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. And JTI is a company where people are the difference. We believe in their freedom to choose, think, and be themselves every day, and this makes us stronger as a 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 recognized as INVESTORS IN PEOPLE for the 3rd time in Philippines.Times have changed, and we have introduced new tools at JTI that will help start your career with us without having to leave the house. Our application process and interviews can be handled online. And even your first working day, and every day until life gets back to normal.