Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist (Manufacturing)

Philip Morris International U.S.•Wilson, NC

7d•$88,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Philip Morris International (PMI), the Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist supports the company’s transformation toward a smoke-free future. Based at PMI’s Wilson, North Carolina manufacturing facility, this role supports financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term business planning. The specialist partners with Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to lead planning and forecasting, monitor performance, evaluate strategic investments, and provide insights that support operational excellence, productivity improvements, and cost optimization. The role supports strategic and long-range planning; leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; analyzes manufacturing performance, operating costs, and productivity; and tracks cost-saving and continuous-improvement initiatives. It also conducts variance analysis, develops business cases and financial models, prepares management reporting and presentations, collaborates across manufacturing-related functions, supports inventory management and factory controlling, and helps ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing finance, controlling, operations planning, performance management, or a related analytical function.
Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, KPI reporting, and variance analysis.
Ability to evaluate business performance and translate complex data into business insights and recommendations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
Experience preparing executive-level presentations, reports, and business recommendations.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis and reporting.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or supply chain organizations in an FMCG or consumer products environment.
SAP experience, particularly in financial planning, controlling, or manufacturing modules.
Knowledge of inventory accounting, factory controlling, and cost accounting principles.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
Exposure to strategic planning, investment analysis, and capital expenditure evaluation.
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma experience.
Advanced proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling techniques.
Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of Strategic Plans and Long-Range Plans, aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, and key performance indicators.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning by collecting, validating, and consolidating inputs from stakeholders.
Analyze manufacturing performance, operating costs, and productivity metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Monitor cost-saving initiatives, productivity programs, and continuous-improvement projects, reporting results and business impact.
Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance; identify business drivers and recommend corrective actions.
Develop business cases, feasibility studies, scenario analyses, and financial models to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
Prepare and deliver management reports, presentations, dashboards, and decision-support materials for factory and finance leadership.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance teams on business priorities and performance targets.
Support inventory management, cycle-count activities, and related Factory Controller responsibilities.
Ensure financial reporting accuracy, transparency, and consistency while supporting compliance with internal controls and company policies.