Manager Business Planning

Be a part of a revolutionary change At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Your day-to-day: Business Plans: - Work closely with all functions to prepare the OB/LRP, Strategic Reviews, and annual budget cycles. - Special emphasis should be placed on the analysis of volume and share assumptions, taking into account the evolution of market and competitive fundamentals and fiscal/regulatory developments. - The forecast needs to cover not only industry and PMK SKUs but also competitive brands and key segments. Business Analysis: - Research – and provide insights on – economic, industry, and competitive developments through access and study of public and governmental information sources, in-market sales data, retail POS data, PMK Field Force, External Affairs, and other functions in order to prepare the underlying assumptions for planning and budgeting scenarios. - Screen and organize competitor information from public sources and retail POS data. - Analyze the information to provide input on likely competitor strategies and actions. - When required, develop proposals to counteract competitive threats. - Results of these analysis must be presented to relevant group(s) either through report publication and/or oral presentation. - Properly define strategic priorities and advise management on which business approach to take. - Continuously challenging of resource allocation to ensure highest return on investment. Executive Presentation: - Develop executive presentations of PMK budgets, strategic reviews and management updates with high visual quality and easy-to-understand presentation format. - In addition, support executive presentations to employees and external audiences, such as new recruits, investment communities, trade partners and public groups, ensuring accurate and appropriate content. Who we are looking for: - Higher education in finance/economics. - Experience in similar managerial positions. - Project management skills and experience. - People management skills. - Strong collaboration, communication skills, and the ability to connect the dots effectively. - English language proficiency - upper-intermediate level or higher. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (advanced Excel/PowerPoint). What we offer: - An opportunity to pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. - An opportunity to build an international career and for cross-functional moves. - Extended social package: life insurance, insurance from critical illnesses, additional payment for preschool development of children, participation in the Employee Assistance Program (financial, psychological and legal consultations) for employees and family members, and much more. Philip Morris Kazakhstan is the holder of Top Employer Kazakhstan & Global award for 9 consecutive years as well as the only Equal Pay certificate holder in Kazakhstan, which proves our commitment to highest working standards. Relocation support is not available for this job.