At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.
To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best. Budget Specialist Reporting to: Marketing Budget Controller
Duty Post: BGC, Taguig
Application Duration: This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled. To support Marketing Budget Controller and Marketing Director in consolidating, reviewing & managing the Marketing Allowances and Investments for Planning Cycles, partnering with Marketing Budget Owners in ensuring understanding financial impact of business decisions, driving improvements to enhance budgetary control, and ensuring delivery of forecast through month and year end closing monitoring and reporting.
The incumbent is expected to build good working relationships and work closely with Marketing and Finance functions. They are the main contact for Marketing business owners in supervising plan and actual spend, demonstrating robust accountability and ownership for their responsibilities.
As a Budget Specialist, you will be responsible for: Main Areas of ResponsibilityCorporate Planning Submissions
- Work closely with budget owners within function to ensure accuracy, completeness and predictability of budget.
- Challenge assumptions and perform necessary financial analysis (e.g. trends, reasonableness, efficiency, risk and opportunities).
- Work closely with Financial Planning & Analysis Team in managing Marketing budget requirements and spending for consideration to financial forecast and business performance management.Business Partnership
- Work closely with Business Owners and, when necessary, coach and guide them on adherence to Goods Receipt-Invoice Receipt and procurement processes.
- Conduct periodic reviews with budget owners to raise awareness of the importance of providing quality financial data.
- Foster collaboration and establish positive relationships with collaborators, demonstrating a great teammate attitude.Period Closing Monitoring and Reporting
- Provide periodic reports on spending status and highlight areas of concern to management for corrective action as necessary.
- Take a proactive approach in reviewing monthly close process to align and achieve management target.Other ad hoc
- Perform other ad hoc analysis as requested by the Marketing Budget Controller or Marketing Director, as necessitated by business requirements.Requirements: University Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience is required.
Work Experience: Strong financial analytical skills, preferably 3+ years of planning and reporting experience with multi-national FMCG.
Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English.
Functional Skills:
Strong MS application skills especially in MS Excel and exposure in SAP and Business Warehouse (BW).Possess effective communication style, good presentation and influencing skills.Able to handle deadlines under tight time pressure.Ability to work with great level of details as well as overall view simultaneously.Strong financial analysis and business insight.Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!
Next Steps: After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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