Purpose:
Work closely with all departments in Zanjan Factory and ensure on-time and accurate financial reporting and presentation. Look for opportunities to improve financial performance through improved control and support for implementation of business projects leading to operational efficiency. Ensure all financial data represents the actual status quo of the organization and follows JTI accounting standards and internal controls (J-SOX). Be custodian of the Annual Strategic Plan and OL cycles.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting of actuals is conducted in a timely manner through JTI systems, following the global calendar. Perform variance analysis of financial statements, explained with business drivers behind them; ensure all critical deviations are addressed and corrected, while significant variances are escalated. Follow IWS methodology and participate in the Zero Loss Journey by applying LE tools.
Ensure regular forecasting activities (ASP, OL) capture all details involved in operations; ensure all HODs understand and respect their input to overall performance. Provide all HODs and responsible managers in the organization with support on how to control, estimate, and correct financial inputs.
Be accountable for all financial reports. Ensure that critical VMC measures are recorded and reported transparently, with appropriate action plans developed and executed to capture them.
Ensure finance department resources are planned and executed sufficiently; ensure people management of the department addresses employees’ development needs and improves people performance and role substitution.