Senior Business Planning Analyst MEA

Be part of a revolutionary change

At Philip Morris International, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on Smoke-Free products with the power to improve the lives of a billion adult smokers worldwide.

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.

Are you inquisitive, creative and results driven? Are you motivated by the prospect of working for a company that is producing innovative products that will transform the way society thinks about tobacco and support us with our ultimate vision of a Smoke-Free future – a goal of replacing cigarettes with less harmful alternatives? Do you look for ways to grow in your job? And do you want to build a great career? If the answer is yes, we’d like to hear from you!

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE

Philip Morris Management Services (Middle East) Ltd (PMMS) is looking for a Senior Business Planning Analyst to join the team. As a Senior Business Planning Analyst, you will be part of the Global Travel Retail team, reporting to the Business Planning Manager MEA.

Senior Business Planning Analyst role is responsible for supporting the Manager Business Planning in partnering with internal stakeholders to oversee the PMI Global Travel Retail business in Middle East and Africa business units. This will be achieved through the preparation of comprehensive financial analyses and insights related to the external competitive and market environment, as well as internal business issues that inform business unit decision-making. Additionally, the incumbent will actively participate in all activities concerning financial management and performance analysis of the business unit.

YOUR ‘DAY TO DAY’

Business Strategy, Planning, Budgeting & Rolling Forecasts

• Facilitate the development of rolling forecasts and operational budgets, ensuring that strategic plans and key assumptions are integrated into the forecasts and budgetary inputs.
• Conduct analyses on volume and financial results in comparison to the budget and provide monthly updates on year-to-date and rolling forecast financials.
• Collaborate with Commercial Planning, Channel Development, Distribution, and B2B teams to offer financial analyses on commercial initiatives, generate scenarios, and recommend business decisions that align with organizational objectives.
  

• Prepare and submit pricing committee approval submissions pertaining to proposed pricing initiatives.
• Oversee the end-to-end process for planned and pop-up price change decisions.
• Investigate new pricing opportunities and ensure the successful implementation of planned price changes.
  

• Assist commercial teams in determining the return on investment for initiatives, guiding and supporting investment decisions, and establishing metrics and targets.
• Offer decision-making options that enhance business outcomes, grounded in clear commercial and other functional drivers.
• Contribute to the development of business and commercial scenarios with high-level financial impacts.
  

• Ensure the prompt and accurate preparation of reports on business performance.
• Provide support during corporate audits, guaranteeing that inquiries are addressed, and necessary supporting documentation is available.
• Fulfil any other ad-hoc requests or analyses as needed.
  

• A University degree in quantitative fields such as Pure/Applied Sciences, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or equivalent.
• Candidate MUST be currently based in UAE
• 5-10 years of experience in Finance or Planning roles, demonstrating a strong understanding of commercial planning concepts.
• CFA Certification is a high advantage
• Previous exposure to regional roles and experience collaborating with teams across different geographies.
• Excellent analytical skills, mastery of conceptual thinking, story-telling ability to translate insights into compelling narratives.
• An independent and agile learner, with strong action and result orientation.
• Strong sense of entrepreneurship and collaboration. Excellent communication skills for clear and impactful interactions