Finance Senior Business Partner

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

The Senior Finance Business Partner with a focus on Finance (CP&A - Commercial Planning and Analysis, Tax / Excise and Treasury) plays a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions within the strategic business planning, forecast and performance reporting, Tax and excise and excise and treasury domain. This individual is responsible for understanding global requirements, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver IDT solutions that enhance CP&A, Treasury and Tax / Excise efficiency and effectiveness. This person should have a good finance background in understanding financial reporting, tax and treasury processes and excise specifics. Tax, Treasury and Excise being the hot spot areas in BAT. They possess a deep understanding of both Finance Standards and BAT CP&A process and cycle, enabling them to translate complex business requirements into actionable IDT initiatives.

This role has a global scope as part of the dedicated team in IDT Corporate Services Finance. Will have a global impact on finance process and performance. Through this role the incumbent will also lead on a variety of specific brand projects (such as environmental sustainability, migrations, etc.)

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Build strong partnerships with CP&A, Tax, Treasury partners, IDT teams, and vendors to align technology with business goals
• Find opportunities to leverage technology, acting as a trusted advisor on digital procedures and emerging solutions
• Define and drive a strategic digital roadmap, setting priorities, goals, and success metrics for transformation initiatives
• Design and deliver scalable, compliant IDT solutions in collaboration with architects and developers
• Enable cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment, partner engagement, and knowledge sharing across teams
• Lead end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, risk mitigation, and resource management
• Inspire change management, adoption, and continuous improvement, including innovation, performance monitoring, and AI integration

What are we looking for?

• Strong domain expertise in CP&A, Tax, and Treasury within multinational or consulting environments, with solid knowledge of global regulations and standards
• Proven experience in business analysis and IT consulting, including requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design
• Extensive project management capability, delivering complex IDT initiatives end-to-end using established methodologies
• Effective partner management, establishing relationships across IT, business leaders, and external partners while handl challengingting priorities
• Demonstrated change management experience, driving adoption of new technologies through training, communication, and engagement strategies
• Hands-on involvement in finance digital transformation, including roadmap development, solution implementation, and return on investment tracking
• Strong leadership and professional skills, including critical thinking, communication, analytical capability, commercial approach, and a relevant degree/MBA qualification

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.