Iberia OPEX Controller

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The Iberia OPEX Manager

The Iberia OPEX Manager reports to the Iberia FP&A Lead and is the first point of contact for all Operating Expenses as well as write off costs within the Iberia Cluster. You will fully understand the business needs and critically assess areas for improvement. You will be responsible for accurate planning, analysis, controlling and reporting to the Iberia FP&A Lead as well as the Iberia Finance Director and the other ExCom Members and dedicated cost planners. You will ensure full transparency on all related costs and create high quality numerical and graphical analysis and presentations.

What will you do – responsibilities:

• Opex Budget Planning (inc. Misc, Write Offs) - Plan and report actual investments incl. RRP allocations within JTI Iberia versus budget targets and clearly report to FP&A Lead and Finance Director. Coordinate changes of investment budgets (reallocations, increases and decreases) for outlook purposes and ensure clear communications of changes to all budget owners. Prepare transparent Reports and high-quality Presentations with regard to planned budgets and present to local Management Team.
• Opex Budget Controlling (inc. Misc, Write Offs) - Ensure correctness of all OPEX related postings in SAP (based on IFRS and JTI policies) incl. allocations within JTI Iberia and RRP. Prepare monthly overviews versus budget targets and clearly report to FP&A Lead and Finance Director. Prepare transparent reports and high-quality Presentations with regard to planned budgets and present to local Management Team.
• Compensation Planning & Controlling support - Support the Iberia Compensation & Benefits Team in Planning and Controlling the Overhead costs for the Iberia Cluster in Terms of Financial impact of the HR Headcount planning.
• Opex & Other Efficiencies - Support FP&A Lead and Finance Director to identify and execute efficiencies in Opex and any other investments. Prepare Reports and Presentations with regard to planned budgets and present to local Management Team.
• Write Off Cost Management - Ensure correctness and full visibility on all write off costs for the Iberia Cluster within the local entities and JTI SA (1799) in alignment with all stakeholders. Create fully transparent reports and forecasts for local Management Team.
• JSOX Control Owner & Support - Responsible for execution and documentation of JSOX controls according to JTI JSOX Control Framework. Support & become a back-up of the Portuguese Commercial Finance Manager as well as the Actual FP&A Manager.
• Ad Hoc - Support Finance Director and FP&A Lead in any other ad hoc requests to support implementation of market strategies.

Who are we looking for – requirements:

• University Degree. Recognized Financial Qualification preferred.
• Min. 3 years experience in a FMCG Company in a similar position.
• Fluent in English / Spanish highly recommended.
• SAP / GPM knowledge is an asset. Strong Excel skills coupled with advanced MS office skills such as PowerPoint.
• Strong level of business understanding and ERP systems, strong communication skills with ability to accept/undertake risks and to work under pressure.

Recruitment process:

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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