Business Development - Cape Town, South Africa - Philip Morris International

Philip Morris International

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

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.

It's so rare in R&D that everything aligns to create the ideal conditions for outstanding work. Right now, at PMI, that's exactly what's happening.

R&D is the driving force for our bold new vision:
to replace cigarettes with a revolutionary portfolio of alternative products.

If you're creative, courageous, and ready to take risks, you can make a huge impact and propel your career in an endless number of directions.

Ultimately, by delivering our smoke-free and nicotine-future, your work could help accelerate the end of cigarettes.

The Business Development & Planning Business Partner (BD& P Business Partner) needs to have extensive business knowledge required to translate business inputs into financial actions for the company by:

Contributing insights to the development of business scenarios
Enable beneficial investment decisions along the CC

Your 'day to day'

Business Planning, Partnering & Support for Strategy Development

Lead and participate in business discussions with the Management Team
Translate strategic plan into an operational business plan and financial plans which support local market strategy and regional priorities
Support an integrated business plan that connects all commercial activities connect the dots across the enterprise

- business plan

Support the rollout of Reduced Risk Products (RRP) in the market although Combustible Cigarettes (CC) will be your primary focus
Understand and analyse the macroeconomic environment
Be the face to external partners and key contact point within the organisation
Manage local data governance to ensure alignment with PMI standards
Support Key Accounts and Wholesale RTM with indepth analysis and guidance on all elements of the profit & loss (P&L)

Commercial Finance / scenario modelling

Partner with commercial teams to define the return on investment (ROI) of initiatives and driving/supporting investment decisions and defining metrics and targets
Provide decision options to improve business results, based on clear commercial and other functional (e.g., fiscal) drivers
Contribute to building business/commercial scenarios with highlevel Finance impact
Identify trends and patterns to maximise channel ROI, based on data (e.g., ensure optimise channel mixes)
Contribute to Business Development activities where required
Drive Commercial excellence in line with Revenue Growth Principles
Support all relevant project & programmes with robust financial modelling

Who we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Management Accounting is essential
Completed CIMA/CA(SA)/ACCA or Postgraduate Qualifications is preferred
A minimum 5 years of Commercial/Marketing Finance experience in large FMCG/CPG businesses is key
Experience within Pharmaceutical industry/Excisable Consumers goods categories will be advantageous
A minimum 2 years of supervisory/team management experience

Critical Proficiencies

Business modelling
Proven crossfunctional expertise
Strong Communication & Validated strong storytelling experience
Solid project management experience
Validated experience with Data to insights and solutions
Data Interpretation / Agile and Innovative Problem Solving
Validated experience Data Management & Analytics
Data Management, Analytics & Digital Savvy Financial & Business Reporting and Analysis
A high level of comfort in Advanced MS excel with interactive dashboard experience is vital
Data to insights and solutions which includes Data Interpretation & Agile and Innovative Problem Solving
Negotiation skills, ability to sell an idea/concept
Commercial Acumen, Value Chain/Price structure expert
Competent in Net Revenue Management/Revenue Growth Management principles

Desired Behaviours

Strong leadership
High level of integrity and trustworthy
Passion for people and their development
Resilient
Selfdriven, with the ability to take the lead and handle multiple challenges and shifting priorities

What we offer

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress.

Join PMI and you too can:

Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business our staggering size and scale provide