About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 119 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 26,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.

As we move forward, our consumers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building a successful NGP business. Integral to our long-term success is our sustainability strategy, behaving responsibly and supporting our ambitions, all underpinned by high governance.

Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

The Role

The role holder works closely with the Regional P&C Director - AAACE and the AAACE Region P&C Directors, and is responsible for developing and executing strategic and special projects for the P&C, AAACE Region area, representing the AAACE Region BP team in planning and coordinating interfaces with Global Function P&C teams and P&C COEs.

The role holder has a broad understanding of the AAACE Region BP remit, P&C performance annual processes and key strategic P&C initiatives from our COEs.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Co-create and influence Global P&C projects by playing a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and delivery of the project.
• Partnering with the AAACE Region clusters / markets developing and implementing a AAACE Region people strategy that is fully aligned to the long-term business plan as well as the ITG business strategy
• Support the Regional P&C Director AAACE with monthly business planning preparation
• Support and brief the AAACE P&C Directors on new initiatives and key topics.
• Work closely with Matrix P&C Colleagues to deliver the Op Model ways of working
• Leading & driving talent & succession for Sales & Trade ensuring appropriate development plans addressing actual and future organisational needs are in place
• Ensuring implementation of global policies, processes, and governance standards across all people processes
• Improving P&C effectiveness and efficiency due to best practice sharing and regular communication with all key stakeholders.
• Driving a sustainable culture within Cluster/Country/function that is in-line with our global People & Planet strategies and our behaviours.
• Work closely with the Regional P&C Business Partner ACE to ensure regional plans are aligned as and when required
• Acting as the local P&C BP for the AAACE Sales & Trade Team.

Principal Accountabilities

This role supports the Regional P&C Director, AAACE Region and AAACE Region P&C Directors by:

• Having a good level of understanding of the P&C annual processes and ongoing initiatives
• Acts a liaison point with COEs and Regional and Cluster colleagues, representing AAACE Region BP team
• Working with and attending Global COEs meetings / webinars to be able to ensure development of a consistent format for cascading initiatives, information, updates
• Lead and implement project and plan for the AAACE Region activities (Transformation, Change, OD, Continuous improvement, Capabilities building, BAU cycle of scheduled events)
• Ongoing development of the AAACE teams project plan
• Lead the execution of the project to plan
• Facilitate effective project meetings
• Monitor project activities and escalate when needed
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans
• Keep knowledge organized and allow accessibility by the team
• Provide support to P&C Director AAACE Region on key activities and lead on assigned key projects

Critical Decisions:

• When to escalate issues and risks

Key Capabilities:

• Deep understanding of all aspects of BP role
• Managing P&C interface with COEs and Transformation & Operations
• Liaison with selected business stakeholders
• Ability to understand the business and P&C annual processes
• Working in a professional matrix
• Ability to analyse and present data (Excel, Power point, MS teams)
• Ability to present concepts and communicate with clarity to stakeholders – storytelling
• Can manage competing priorities and flag risks to delivery

Key Relationships

Internal (excluding direct team and manager):

• P&C BPs – AAACE Region
• Regional P&C teams
• Global Function BP’s
• Global P&C COEs
• P&C Operations & transformation team
• Transformation Team
• Other project leads with interface needs
• Different departments in the company
• Regional President, AAACE
• Regional Leadership Team

External:

• Any providers e.g., consultancies, trainers

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Has worked in the P&C team of a multinational business
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan and manage multiple projects
• Solution oriented
• Sound relationship-building skills - ability to work collaboratively effectively in a diverse team environment and with different levels of seniority
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively with excellent PowerPoint presentations and Excel skills
• Demonstrate fast, flexible, responsive, and versatile abilities

Desirable:

• FMCG
• Project Management and Planning

What we offer

Imperial Brands offer a competitive package of salary, bonus scheme, pension and 25 days holiday (with an additional 4 days on top to cover the Christmas period and bank holidays) and hybrid work.

Next steps:

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.