Job Posting FP&A Associate

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Role:Permanent

Location: Danville

Contact:Alfredo Laferte Talent Attraction Expert

FP&A Associate

Purpose of the Role

The FP&A Associate supports Leaf USA financial planning forecasting reporting and performance analysis to enable data-driven decision-making and ensure operational continuity. The role delivers clear insights into performance risks and opportunities while ensuring data accuracy governance and effective cross-functional collaboration. Key responsibilities include monthly close support management reporting and variance analysis for Leaf USA as well as support for the annual budget and rolling forecast cycles using a driver-based planning approach. The role also provides inventory continuity support for Green Tobacco and Raw Tobacco and ensures Capex continuity and governancefrom business case development through post-approval tracking.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Leaf USA FP&A Deliverables Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead budgeting forecasting and financial planning activities for the US Leaf organization partnering with Value Stream and cross-functional teams to develop accurate data-driven financial plans aligned with operational objectives.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs dashboards KPI tracking and variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget Forecast and Prior Year) providing clear insights on business performance risks opportunities and key financial drivers.
• Consolidate financial inputs validate assumptions and perform quality reviews to ensure forecast accuracy consistency and continuous improvement of planning methodologies.

Financial Accounting

• Support monthly and periodic financial close activities through journal entries accruals provisions and account reconciliations ensuring compliance with US GAAP IFRS and internal reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate complete and auditable financial records while supporting internal and external reporting obligations through timely documentation and financial analysis.

Purchase Requisitions & PO Management

• Partner with Operations and Accounting teams to manage purchase requisition and purchase order activities ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies accurate financial treatment and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor inventory and operational transactions to identify financial risks unusual movements and forecast-to-actual variances supporting effective decision-making and financial control.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Execute and maintain SOX-compliant financial processes key account reconciliations and control activities in accordance with JTI policies procedures and governance frameworks.
• Support audits Business Approval Proposals (BAPs) compliance reviews and process improvement initiatives to strengthen financial controls mitigate risks and ensure audit readiness.

Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to operational stakeholders supporting decision-making through financial analysis planning activities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to digital transformation process standardization and automation initiatives leveraging tools such as SAP BW Power BI and Excel to improve efficiency accuracy and reporting capabilities.

Knowledge Skills Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field.
• 13 years of experience in Finance Accounting FP&A or related areas.
• Experience supporting budgeting forecasting financial reporting and financial analysis.
• Understanding of accounting principles reconciliations and financial controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI SAP and SAP BW is preferred.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and support business decision-making.
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.

At JTI we care for our peoples addition to the salary you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual Performance-based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Personal Development Programs
• Medical Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave (20 weeks)
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Volunteering Activities
• Employee Assistance Program (counselling for employees & family members)

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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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