Finance Business Partner, Global Operations

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Our Group is all about crafting rituals that make us more. We take pride in our international brands and successful regional brands, all developed, refined and innovated by talented people who are passionate about their work.

The Group employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. We have sales offices in North America and Europe and we sell our products to around 100 markets. In the US, we have a market-leading position in handmade cigars and catalogue and internet sales through our ownership of General Cigar and Cigars Int.

Our portfolio contains about 200 leading brands, including the cigar brands Macanudo, La Gloria Cubana, Panter, Signature and La Paz. Pipe tobacco brands include Captain Black, Erinmore, Borkum Riff and W.Ø. Larsen, while our fine-cut tobacco brands include Bugler, Break, Escort, Bali Shag and Tiedemanns.

The role of the Global Operations Finance Partner is essentially to enable the Global Operations team to maximize their financial contribution to the company goals (NR growth, EBITDA growth and Cash Conversion).

Success is measured by an increased level of financial predictability and forecast accuracy and enhanced capability for the Global Operations team to improve financials year over year.

• The Global Operations Finance Partner has full end to end scope for
• PLAN = Integrated Planning (Supply and Demand Panning)
• SOURCE = Strategic Procurement for Tobacco, NTM and Indirect
• MAKE = Manufacturing, Development, Engineering and Technology
• DELIVER = Distribution and Warehousing
• See POC for further detail following the Global Operations Organization

• The Global Operations Finance Partner requires a bachelor/master qualification with a minimum of 3-5 year experience of business controlling
• The Global Operations Finance Partner requires following competences and behaviours for successful fulfillment of his role
• Global Partnering skills to act as a trusted advisor with key stakeholders
• Cross-functional Collaboration with an open mind for continuous improvement
• Accountable and Responsible towards the key accountabilities
• Pro-active and Forward-looking

• Empower with Passion:  Uphold high standards for our products, people, and communities.
• Blend our Strengths:  Leverage our distinct strengths and internal expertise for stronger results.
• Cultivate Courage:  Continue to search for better, simpler solutions in order to take on challenges with resiliency.
• Light the Way Forward: Lead our industry towards a more responsible and innovative future, finding new ways to serve our customers and employees.