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 governance from 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- 1–3 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 people's well-being. In 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)
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, or financial analysis?
Less than 1 year
1–3 years
3–5 years
More than 5 years
- Please describe your experience supporting budget preparation, forecasting cycles, or variance analysis (Actual vs Budget/Forecast).
- 3. Please describe your experience using Excel and any financial systems or reporting tools (e.g., SAP, SAP BW, Power BI). How have you used these tools to support financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, or business decision-making?
- Tell us about a financial report, forecast, or analysis you have prepared that supported a business decision.
- Tell us about your involvement in the month-end close process. What activities were you responsible for, and how did your work contribute to the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting?
- Which of the following best describes your current work authorization status in the United States?
U.S. Citizen
Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
H-1B Visa
F-1 Student Visa
OPT
STEM OPT
Other (please specify)
If selected, will you now or in the future require employment sponsorship to work in the United States?
Yes
No
Work Location: In person
