Leaf Controller

Our client is a trailblazing pioneer in the Tobacco Manufacturing Industry. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to innovation and progress. They have embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation, with a resolute aim to create a smoke-free future. This ambitious endeavour has completely redefined every aspect of their business, from the production and distribution of their products, to how they interact with their customers and society as a whole.

By embracing this transformation, our client is leading from the front, with their pioneering vision and steadfast determination to create a smoke-free future.

With a workforce of more than 75,000 talented individuals worldwide across 180 countries, they have truly established themselves as a global leader in the industry. 

Responsibilities:

Provide key financial assumptions and opportunities, continuously maintain visibility between business assumptions and financials during budgeting processes, including: 

• Manage planning and execution of budgeting process in order to meet VI PK financial target. 
• Prepare monthly performance dashboard with proper analysis and transparent reporting 
• Ensure all leaf-related transactions are accounted for in compliance with the Finance Standard A-135 Accounting
• Ensure cross functional alignment and build the required alliances to have a business perspective that goes beyond sub functional silos.
• Execute the implementation and identify the areas where controls need to be developed and implemented to enhance the internal controls environment in accordance to the Principles and Practices across 
• VI Leaf Operations i.e. 29 (Best Practices for Vertically Integrated Leaf Markets), SOX requirement, Ethic and Compliance
• Support Leaf Operations with financial aspects of management decisions through clear and relevant analysis for new projects and business initiatives.
• Define critical success factors in projects, ROI of initiatives, budget allocation, risk evaluation – Constructively challenge opportunity sizing.
• Challenge functional counterparts to improve financial performance and enable creation of innovative solutions to optimize resources.
• Support investment decisions as Finance lead in projects, defining metrics and targets.
• Support go/no-go project decisions (business cases, stage/gate PBO).
• Provide the necessary supervision and support in order to ensure the compliance of Affiliate Practice PK 382 Capital Assets & Leases.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree (Accounting and Finance is preferred)
• 10 to 15 years 
• Location - Mardan, Pakistan
• Good communication skills 
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Plant Controller experience in industry.
• MNC experience is a must.
• Seeking a candidate with a finance background for a central function role
• Responsibilities include supporting Leaf Operations with financial aspects, import/export duties, budgeting cycles, team collaboration, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience in audit or internal control would be added advantage.