Finance Business Partner - FMC **Location** North Carolina **City** Greensboro **Role Type** Permanent **WHO WE ARE** ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity. ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table. We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen - both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success. **What You Will Do** **JOB SUMMARY** Responsible for leading Financial Planning and Analysis ("FP&A") activities for the Factory Made Cigarettes (FMC) business, including Winston, Kool, Crown, and Malibu brands. This role will play a critical part in driving the growth, profitability, and strategic direction of the FMC segment. Key responsibilities include serving as a strategic business partner to Sales & Marketing senior leadership and cross-functional teams, owning all planning and analysis for FMC P&Ls, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), CAPEX, and Net Working Capital, and driving continuous process improvements across the business. **WHAT YOU WILL DO** _(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)_ + Lead the annual budget, forecasting processes, and monthly IBP Category Reviews, with full ownership of FMC P&Ls, CAPEX, and Net Working Capital. + Develop and maintain complex, dynamic financial models and analyses (primarily in MS Excel, SAP BPC, and SAP Analytics Cloud) to enable informed, data-driven decision making (including forecasting, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and ROI evaluations). + Serve as a key finance partner to cross-functional leaders, including Sales, Marketing, Insights & Intelligence (I&I), People & Culture (P&C), Research & Development (R&D), and Product Supply. + Perform standard and ad hoc financial analysis to assess the impact of changes in key business drivers such as volume, pricing, product mix, net revenue, COGS, and trade/marketing investments. + Design, develop, and enhance standardized financial reporting packages, incorporating key drivers and KPIs (including monthly reporting, close estimates, and volume/net revenue flash reporting). + Own the development and integration of key performance indicators (KPIs) into reporting processes to drive accountability and improved decision-making. + Build and monitor unit-level economics, evaluating the impact of strategic decisions (pricing, volume, and mix) on margins and overall return on investment. + Analyze and clearly explain variances versus forecasts, budgets, and prior periods, delivering actionable insights and recommendations. + Drive scalable, disciplined processes by standardizing tools, templates, and best practices to enhance team efficiency and impact. + Champion continuous improvement initiatives, acting as a finance thought leader to identify opportunities for process optimization. + Lead enhancements in data management, validation, and automation, leveraging tools such as Power BI and Power Query to improve reporting and visualization. + Perform other job-related duties as assigned. **Qualifications** - REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study and 4+ years related work experience. + Must be 21 years of age or older. Knowledge of: + Intermediate to advanced level Excel skills Microsoft Office Professional or similar application. + Strong analytical skills. Skilled in: + Verbal and written communication + Attention to detail + Problem/situation analysis + Effective time and task management + Multitasking capabilities + Flexibility and adaptability Ability to: + Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage projects or programs. + Maintain effective working relationships. + Demonstrate critical thinking. + Work with diverse populations and varying education levels. + Receive and communicate information orally and in writing. + Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly. + Work a fluctuating work schedule. - PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: + Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study. + Experience working with BPC and/or SAP. **Work Environment and Physical Demand** + Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light obje