Sr Manager, Finance -Strategy and Planning

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Sr Manager, Finance Strategy and Planning

SENIORITY LEVEL : Mid-Senior

FUNCTION : Finance

LOCATION : Winston Salem, NC

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The role is responsible for business partnering with a cross-functional team to provide strategic financial guidance on key competitors' performance in the market.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to, overseeing financial forecasts, including strategic and commercial assessments, industry value projections, regulatory impacts to the category, and wargaming.

The ideal candidate will proactively and collaboratively work across the organization to develop a competitor framework that can effectively be used as a platform to provide insights on key competitors in the market and drive recommendations on potential courses of action.

This role will provide a great platform for personal growth and a great opportunity for growth within the function.

Reports to

Sr Director Finance Strategy and Planning

Number of Direct Reports

Core Relationships

Internal Senior Leadership, Marketing, Branding

External N / A

Geographic Scope

Local

Travel Required

Up to 10%

WHAT WILL YOU BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Serve the company as a key Strategy and Planning Team member with a keen understanding of the industry and an articulated strategy for key competitors.
• Develop competitive and market assessments to understand market dynamics and trends and disseminate key findings to executive leaders and other stakeholders across the company.
• Collaborate with other functions to synthesize internal and external information, analytics, and data to arrive at value-added conclusions.
• Present regularly in-depth analyses and summaries of results, interpreting and communicating (financial) results with recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of key competitor’s commercial and corporate activities and broader market dynamics that frame thebusiness context, both present and future
• Assess the financial implications of regulatory changes for our competitors and their expected response to these external threats holistically.
• Driving ad-hoc projects as required

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Have you promoted strong teamwork and cross-functional / departmental collaboration?
• Are you skilled in summarizing extensive analysis into concise, actionable insights?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution in business, finance, or a relevant discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Consulting, Commercial Planning, or Strategic Forecasting
• High attention to detail & possesses an inquisitive nature
• Demonstrated ability to understand broader business issues and seek resolution.
• Ability to synthesize multiple information / data sources, including but not limited to commercial, consumer, and macroeconomic trends.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable developing and delivering presentations utilizing data and insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and presentations-power point skills required
• Responsive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.

See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you.

Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

Come bring your difference!

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer :

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation. Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax / Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates : employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24 / 7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave : Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service);

Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)). Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion) Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunityFuneral LeaveShort-Term Disability LeaveLong-Term Disability Leave Jury Duty LeaveMilitary LeaveReleased Time for Children’s EducationCommunity Outreach LeaveOther paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers.

We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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