Financial Planning Analyst

The Role

This is an exciting time to join Imperial Brands, as Financial Planning Analyst, Eighteen months fixed term contract will provide critical financial accounting insights, business case support, finance modeling. This role supports a major transformational project focused on reshaping business processes and improving operational efficiency, while also covering key FP&A functions.

Develop financial models in Anaplan and Power BI, the role reports to Business Performance Finance Business Partner. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. 

Principle Accountabilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and track variances to ensure alignment with business goals.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports, analyze results, and provide insights to senior management for decision-making.

• Data Analysis and Business Modeling: Analyze financial data, build models, and conduct scenario analysis to inform strategic decisions.

• Cash Flow and Capital Management: Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operational needs and growth.

• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate financial insights to stakeholders, including senior management.

Skills and Experience Required

• Advanced expertise in financial modeling and forecasting.

• Strong proficiency in financial analysis and data interpretation.

• Skilled in financial software tools (e.g., Anaplan, Power BI, Excel).

• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.

• Experience in budgeting, planning, and financial reporting, with keen attention to detail.

What We Offer

An inspiring place to work and a collaborative work environment. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities and travel opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Five weeks annual leave.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.