Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

JT International S.A. • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At JTI, we celebrate differences and believe everyone belongs. With 46,000 employees globally, 83% of whom are happy working with us, we invite you to build your unique success story. Based in Danville, VA, our factory plays an active role in the local community and upholds a long-standing tradition of tobacco craftsmanship. We are seeking a driven and forward-thinking Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to help shape our performance and support our ambitions for 2026 and beyond. In this role, you will manage various financial responsibilities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closing and variance analysis. You will prepare and deliver key month-end reports, including CC Master, Miscellaneous Analysis, Spare Parts Inventory, and Actual Variance reports. You will also support the maintenance and monitoring of factory conversion costs, collaborating with Heads of Department to understand cost drivers. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining the asset accounting module and provide financial analysis for projects in line with established accounting policies. Quarterly, you will contribute insights on P&L and Balance Sheet movements and support the preparation of entity forecasts and cash flow projections.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or a relevant professional qualification; membership in a recognized professional body
• 3–5 years of experience in management and cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and standards
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Experience with SAP and advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly analytical thinker with strong communication skills
• Collaborative team player

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Power BI is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset data, including CIP tracking, capitalization (transferring CIP to fixed assets), asset tagging, and asset disposals
• Coordinate quarterly impairment reporting requirements
• Clean and align Fixed Asset Master Data in preparation for JSOX reviews and stock counts
• Ensure asset master data is up to date and manage timely submission of settlements and journal entries for all asset transactions
• Maintain and align WBS and asset master data with CAPEX reporting; support improvements in depreciation planning cycles within EAM/SAP
• Manage conversion cost activities, including budget preparation and consolidation based on input from department heads
• Monitor, control, and analyze deviations between actual and planned costs across departments
• Oversee MCA charges, intercompany agreements, and cost allocations for verticalized and shared functions
• Prepare conversion cost and CAPEX data for ASP, LE, and OL cycles, and analyze Free Cash Flow (MFCF) variances related to CAPEX, spare parts, accruals, and reserves
• Plan and monitor spare parts and other inventory in monetary terms
• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts (LE/ASP) and reconcile general ledger data with inventory and fixed asset modules (KAR report)
• Participate in inventory and fixed asset stock counts
• Partner with the Factory Finance Controller to establish processes for identifying, analyzing, and reporting detailed variances between actual and standard costs across conversion cost categories (e.g., DL, IL, GFE, GME, depreciation) and below product cost (BPC) areas
• Engage Cost Centre Managers in monthly cost analysis and variance reviews
• Provide financial process support for projects at contract manufacturing sites, including month-end closing (technical close and system uploads), planning cycles (ASP/LE/OL), CAPEX and headcount uploads, standard cost creation, and ad hoc requests

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus to reward outstanding achievements.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan encouraging a sense of ownership and long-term commitment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind.
• 401(K) plan with company matching contributions to support retirement planning.
• Generous paid time off and paid family leave up to 20 weeks, supporting work-life balance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Education and tuition assistance programs to foster continuous learning and career growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling and support for employees and their family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager