Finance Business Partner - Next Generation Products

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well‑known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward‑thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen, both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities for the Next Generation Products (NGP) busines s, including the Modern Oral and Electronic Vaping Products portfolios. This role plays a critical part in driving the growth, profitability, and strategic direction of two of the company's fastest‑growing and most dynamic business segments. As the finance subject matter expert for NGP, this individual serves as a trusted advisor to Sales, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Insights & Intelligence (I&I), Product Supply, Research & Development (R&D), and executive leadership teams. The role requires a strong understanding of Integrated Business Planning (IBP ) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP ), with the ability to translate complex commercial, operational, and financial drivers into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with exceptional business partnership and influencing skills, helping leaders identify opportunities, solve business challenges, challenge assumptions, and implement strategies that drive profitable growth across a rapidly evolving product portfolio.

What You Will Do (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company.)

• Serve as the financial lead and subject matter expert for the NGP business, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to support key commercial and operational decisions.
• Lead the annual budget, forecasting processes, and monthly business reviews, with ownership of NGP P&Ls, CAPEX, and Net Working Capital for both Modern Oral and Electronic Vaping Products.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Insights & Intelligence (I&I), Product Supply, Plant Finance, Research & Development (R&D), and other key stakeholders to align financial plans with business objectives and growth strategies.
• Lead and support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, operational plans, innovation pipelines, and financial outcomes.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models and analyses (primarily in MS Excel, SAP BPC, and SAP Analytics Cloud) to support dynamic forecasting, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, business case development, and ROI evaluations.
• Translate complex financial and business data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations that influence decision making across multiple levels of the organization.
• Perform standard and ad hoc analyses to evaluate changes in key business drivers, including volume, pricing, product mix, net revenue, COGS, advertising and promotional investment, and innovation initiatives.
• Develop unit-level economics and profitability analyses, evaluating the impact of strategic decisions related to pricing, volume, mix, trade investment, new product launches, and portfolio optimization on margins and long-term value creation.
• Own and enhance financial reporting packages and KPI dashboards, ensuring reporting is focused on key business drivers and supports effective decision making.
• Analyze and clearly explain variances versus forecasts, business plans, and prior periods, delivering actionable recommendations that improve performance and accountability.
• Identify business risks and growth opportunities, develop actionable solutions, and drive implementation through strong cross-functional partnership and influence.
• Challenge assumptions and provide thought leadership to improve business performance, profitability, and strategic decision making.
• Scale with discipline by standardizing reporting, templates, processes, and best practices to increase efficiency, consistency, and overall team effectiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, acting as a Finance thought leader to proactively identify opportunities to optimize processes, strengthen financial management, and improve business outcomes.
• Drive improvements in data management, validation, reporting automation, and visualization through tools such as Power BI and Power Query. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and/or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes'
• Experience partnering with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Supply, Commercial, or Research & Development organizations.
• Demonstrated success influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and driving strategic business initiatives.
• Experience supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, tobacco, nicotine, regulated products, or other fast‑paced commercial business environments.
• Experience evaluating product launches, innovation pipelines, portfolio optimization opportunities, pricing strategies, promotional investments, and business cases.
• Experience developing and presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study and 4+ years of related work experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
• Skilled In verbal and written communication.
• Problem and situation analysis.
• Effective time and task management.
• Multitasking capabilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage projects and initiatives.
• Maintain effective working relationships across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and sound business judgment.
• Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across the organization.
• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing.
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study.
• Experience working with SAP, SAP BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, or similar planning and reporting platforms.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light objects (under 10 lbs.).
• Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods.
• Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 company‑paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Hybrid workplace (remote/in office)
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Annual Base Salary Range: $119,325.00 - $159,100.00 Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus or incentive compensation.

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created but is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties, and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated. ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provide equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process, or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability, or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at 's.com.