Strategic Planning & Forecasting Manager
(Internally known as:
Business Planning Lead
)
At PMI, 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 smokers worldwide.
With huge change comes huge opportunity. 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.
Our vision means we're reinventing our financial modelling, planning and forecasting tools. Join us in Finance and you'll work across the full breadth of the business, ensuring our commercial model is profitable and sustainable. There's something new to learn every single day: changes to integrate and challenges to conquer. If you love working collaboratively and taking risks, you'll be in your element here.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Strategic Planning & Forecasting Manager
(internally:
Business Planning Lead
) to drive strategic business planning, forecasting and performance insights across Australia and the Pacific Islands. This 12‑month fixed‑term parental leave cover role plays a critical part in shaping volume planning, forecasting and scenario analysis, while partnering closely with Commercial, DI&A and senior leadership to support informed decision making.
You will lead industry and market environment analysis, forward‑looking predictions through data‑driven insights, and ensure robust target monitoring and execution — helping translate complex data into clear, actionable outcomes for the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end‑to‑end business planning, forecasting and volume planning assumptions, including OB/RF/IBP processes for volume, share of market and industry trends.
* Develop and consolidate short‑ and long‑term planning scenarios, including volume and price‑segment‑driven consumer behaviour and portfolio plans across all categories.
* Partner with Commercial, OCS, DI&A and Business Partnering teams to align assumptions, reduce complexity and support effective revenue management.
* Deliver market, competitor and economic analysis, including micro and macroeconomic drivers, to support strategic planning and performance management.
* Monitor competitor performance and industry profitability, anticipate scenarios and integrate insights into long‑range planning.
* Prepare high‑quality internal and external reporting, including highlights, earnings releases and senior management presentations.
* Provide clear, insightful recommendations to senior leadership, supporting strong decision making and business outcomes.
About You
* Tertiary qualification in Business, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
* 5+ years' experience in a commercial business environment, with strong exposure to forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning.
* Proven ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights and scenarios.
* Advanced Excel and statistical modelling skills, with strong presentation and storytelling capability.
* Comfortable working with senior leaders and influencing across multiple stakeholders.
* Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking and a proactive, collaborative approach.
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