Business Planning & Strategy Lead

Are you ready to #MakeHistory? At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re in the process of transforming our business and introducing products to work towards a smoke-free future. Due to an internal overseas promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Business Planning & Strategy Lead, reporting into the Head of CX and Strategy & Business Planning. This exciting role will see you develop strategic planning for the company in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to ensure effective management of resources and market-wide demand to maximize the company’s long-term ambitions across all categories. This role will suit a forward-looking business partner, skilled in translating current and past observations alongside macro-economic trends to analyse and predict future scenarios and demand for the business with support from one direct report who you will lead and coach. Responsibilities: • Translate strategic plan into tactical business- and financial plans which support local market strategy and regional priorities • Actively engage in strategic discussions with the Management Team. Influence decisions by collaborating with a diverse stakeholder base, leveraging data and insights to drive effective solutions • Commercial Finance/scenario modelling, contributing to build business/commercial scenario with high level Finance impact • Contribute to the development of data models and analytics to simulate impact on business and consumer performance • Management of relevant enterprise data, governance, and gap analysis Who we are looking for: • Solid experience in-house across Finance (Budgeting & Reporting), Planning (Forecasting) and Commercial (Sales Planning). Consumer goods, pharmaceutical or retail industry experience is highly advantageous • Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to coach and develop a high performing team • Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g., Business or Commerce, Accounting, Economics, statistics • Experience using Power BI or Tableau & Excel – to Advanced level determining data required for reporting purposes • An analytical thinker, with strong influencing and collaboration skills; able to advise and constructively challenge • ability to validate internal project landscape versus external opportunities and business drivers to identify key opportunities for growth What we offer: A competitive salary package that includes private health insurance, parking and gym allowance. We are a dynamic and diverse team at PMNZ, with a strong culture of collaboration and doing things differently! Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and do your part transforming the lives of New Zealanders as well as people across the globe. Candidates must legally be able to work in New Zealand. Inclusion and diversity are part of our DNA at Philip Morris Limited. Our priority is to attract, support and retain individuals – no matter their age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical ability. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you will enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Applications will close July 30th; however, we will be reviewed ongoing - we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.