Senior Manager - Commercial Finance Resource Allocation

Company: Reynolds
Location: Trinity
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level
FUNCTION: FINANCE - Commercial Finance (Traditional Categories)
LOCATION: Winston-Salem, NCThis role will play a key part in Marketing Investment strategy development and execution, ensuring the accuracy of financial forecasts and reporting, business cases and post implementation reviews, overseeing a strong internal control environment, and championing the company ethos. This position serves as a liaison between Finance, Consumer Marketing, and Senior Leadership. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that business partners across the commercial teams can count on to provide value-added financial support in driving long term brand success, sustainable revenue and margin growth. - - - -ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
- -Reports toSenior Commercial Finance Director - Resource Allocation (Traditional Categories)Number of Direct Reports 0Core RelationshipsInternal - Business partner with commercial finance & supply finance, External - Business partner across RGM, Consumer Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Marketing InsightsGeographic Scope - DRBUTravel Required- 10% -WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR -

• Partner with stakeholders and provide strategic and financial guidance to cross functional business partners
• Provide stakeholders with meaningful analytics and insights regarding Traditional Categories marketing investments
• Provide support to the Traditional Category brand team for Quarterly and Annual Plans through business cases and financial modeling
• Building financial models and P&Ls for business cases
• Consolidation and understanding of Traditional Category's financial results
• Identify business levers and recommendations that drive profitability
• Develop business/operational metrics to provide key guidance to the organization
• Provide leadership and coordination to drive continuous department improvement
• Communicate assumptions and sensitivities that may drive variability to leadership
• Work closely with other departments to develop and implement strategic plans
• Present and communicate to Leadership the forecasts, performance, and potential risks/opportunities of financial performance
• Collaborate with business partners, and influence commercial decisions
• Ensure a strong internal control environment exists surrounding Resource Allocation processes
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and efficiency within the Commercial Finance team
• Coach, mentor and develop individual contributors on the team
• Driving ad-hoc projects as required - -CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE? -
  • Do you have experience in a business partnering Finance role supporting commercial or Financial Planning and Analysis functions?
  • Do you have experience in resource allocation strategy?
    -ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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    • Bachelor's Degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related area.
    • 5-8+ years of experience in Accounting, Financial Analysis, or relevant area.
    • Experience in a business partnering Finance role supporting commercial or Financial Planning and Analysis functions
    • Experience in resource allocation strategy
    • Strong business acumen. Understanding market dynamics and demand patterns to help drive business decisions.
    • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to articulate financial strategy, results, and forecasts.
    • Ability to effectively work in a fast-pace and ambiguous environment.
    • Strong oral and written communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to influence and secure cross-functional support
    • Ability to challenge the status quo as necessary.BENEFICIAL
      • CPA, MBA, MAC or international equivalent preferred
      • High proficiency in PC skills and detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
      • Ability to tailor communication relative to the style and needs of others.
      • Ability to challenge the status quo as necessary
      • Prior experience within a CPG Company
        -WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN-A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUPAt 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
        • Reynolds American certified as Great Place to Work
        • Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
        • Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 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

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