Business Partner

• Effective scenario planning based on well-researched and fact-based economic, political and industry data and insights. Same applies to competitive intelligence from industry profitability analysis to portfolio / SOM strategies with a global, regional and market lens. Integrate these data points in business plans and propose / build strategies to address threats and or seize new opportunities.
• Lead, advise and work closely with Commercial Team and enabling functions to prepare budget cycles, RF cycles and other key business plans.
• Help design pricing plans to maximize operational revenues with a balanced portfolio and price gap management approach. Analyze and present relevant data to help pricing decisions, e.g. retail price evolution, trade margins, SOM, competitors’ strategies and profitability, etc.
• Developing a credible long-term growth algorithm via assessing the opportunity sizing / potential growth levers, whilst delivering on volume, topline, bottom-line expectations, and strategic fit.
• Support EA on fiscal affairs, specifically government revenues analysis and corresponding excise tax scenario planning, including building financial and other argumentations to support company strategies.
• Lead or support ad-hoc business cases / scenario planning for new business development opportunities such as new launches, new JV models, introduction of banded offers, etc.
• Work in close, constructive cooperation with CCO heads and their respective teams (e.g. Commercial Operations, Marketing & Digital, and Consumer Experience), while bringing the finance perspective into discussions.
• Responsible for all global and regional Business Planning requirements / submissions

Key Requirements:

• University degree in Business / Finance; Masters in Business / Finance is a plus
• Minimum working experience in finance / strategy / commercial planning of 5-7 years
• Excellent financial modelling skills combined with an ability to link moving parts together for effective and holistic scenario planning.
• Ability to think several steps ahead and anticipate potential challenges and opportunities, as well as develop a plan that aligns with PMI’s overall goals.
• Strategic reasoning and coinciding project management capability
• Outstanding analytical skills and strong business acumen.
• Effective time management to ensure productivity.
• Curiosity and creativity; ability to think outside the box.