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!
British American Tobacco Greecehas an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Growth Managerin Athens.
Works in partnership with the business to:
• Translate strategies into plans and budgets, providing commercial insights relating to future performance.
• Handle and coordinate the provision of structured and insightful analysis of financial and non-financial data in order to influence and enable strategic financial decisions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leads activities to provide valuable, commercially focussed insights to the business.
- Plans and supervises the execution of strategy through:
• Providing high-quality financial information and advice to business units/cluster
• Identifying, implementing, and reviewing effective internal financial planning processes and controls
• Developing Pricing & Excise strategy by providing insights into the future Pricing & Excise landscape in terms of understanding
the consumers perception of price and how that influences consumer brand choice, competitor strategy and driven pricing
tactics, and the potential actions of our partners (government and trade), competitors and illicit trade
• Sharing insightful financial analysis, showing the financial implications of decisions and helping the business unit/cluster get
approval for commercially viable business cases, budgets, and investment proposals
• Building strong financial and commercial awareness within business units and challenging business managers to improve
performance
• Defining and implementing guideline planning and control techniques in line with business needs
What are we looking for?
- Degree educated with professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MBA)
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
- Proven experience in Commercial Finance is a must. Additional experience in Corporate Finance is also desirable and will be
considered a plus - Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, i.e., SAP/BPC/BI
- Experience in strategic analysis & planning and execution, performance metrics, project evaluation and commercial competence
- Comfort in dealing with complex matrix structures, as well as with external stakeholders
- Strong influencing, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Flexible leadership style to develop team members, peers, and senior
partners - Story Telling: Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesise, communicate, and present information to different audiences
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.
