FPA Analyst for Finance Operations

The Role

As a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst for Finance Operations (FP&A Analyst) you will work within FP&A team of Imperial Brands’ Centre of Capability,  supporting one of the Top 5 markets / Regions / Corporate. Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager of the respective area, the Analyst role will be responsible for the creation / production of timely and accurate financial data (plans, forecasts, latest estimates, monthly reports etc.) and initial variance analysis & support. As an FP&A Analyst you will join an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.

Principle Accountabilities

• Supporting the Centre of Capability FP&A Manager in all activities for their respective market ( eg Germany & Switzerland) or Corporate Function
• Monthly reporting and forecast submissions – Submissions of P&L, Cash Flow, Capex, other reports within the given deadlines, supporting the annual Business Planning Process and strategy performance criteria & measurement, preparing of financial performance packs (Corporate, Region and Cluster / Market levels) with supporting commentary & variance analysis
• Provide initial insight & commentary of movements between actuals, forecasts, latest estimates and last year, with supporting variance analysis of various financial impacts
• Production of ongoing financial forecasts for the current financial and plan years to meet the requirements and deadlines of the local Market / Cluster, Region and Group FP&A teams
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and scenario planning to meet the needs of the Cluster, Region and Group Finance teams as / when requested
• Work collaboratively with the other CoC FP&A team members to ensure cross market learning, communication and continuous process improvement to automate & enhance reporting capability (both technology and process improvements)

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar  discipline
• Professional experience in Finance FP&A and Reporting, preferably in an FMCG environment
• Fluent in English (oral & written)
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially in excel. Business Intelligence experience (Power BI or VBA or Python or Power Query) and understanding of technical capabilities
• Be a pro-active & effective member of the CoC FP&A team with a strong “can-do” attitude
• Be results oriented with excellent communication skills.  Be flexible and prepared to challenge in a constructive manner 

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. 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.

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.

Everyone Belongs