Senior Manager Commercial Finance (W&S)

Reynolds American is evolving 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!

This role supports the Commercial Finance and W&S Category teams by delivering structured analysis of financial and non-financial data to drive strategic decision-making. Acting as a business partner to the Commercial and End Markets teams, it provides financial modeling, budget support, performance analysis, and commercial insights. The position is also responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and relevant delivery of both statutory and management financial information to support business performance and planning.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities across the W&S business, ensuring sound financial performance and decision-making.

• Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for commercial and functional leaders, providing financial insights, strategic recommendations, and decision support to drive business growth.

• Own P&L performance management, including oversight of operating expenses, capital investments, trade investments, and marketing expenditures.

• Drive Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives by supporting pricing strategies, profitability analysis, investment optimization, and commercial decision-making.

• Evaluate business opportunities and investment proposals, ensuring strong financial returns, clear payback periods, and alignment with strategic objectives.

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and financial governance processes while ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.

• Develop and maintain financial models, performance dashboards, and business insights using SAP, Power BI, and other analytics tools.

• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing, E-commerce, Trade, Operations, and Global Finance teams to support business planning and execution.

• Conduct profitability, margin, and value chain analyses, including cost of goods sold (COGS) evaluation and operational performance tracking.

• Support strategic projects, business development initiatives, and potential M&A opportunities through financial analysis, valuation, and commercial assessments.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Commercial Finance, FP&A, Pricing, Revenue Growth Management, or related finance functions within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with commercial teams and influencing business decisions through financial insights.
• Strong understanding of pricing strategies, profitability drivers, investment analysis, and business performance management.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with SAP and Power BI.
• Experience building and interpreting financial models, dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Ability to simplify complex financial information and communicate recommendations effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving business environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Beneficial

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Experience with Revenue Growth Management (RGM), pricing strategy, trade investment management, or commercial excellence initiatives.
• Experience within FMCG, consumer goods, beverage, tobacco, wellness, or comparable high-volume industries.
• Exposure to supply chain, marketing, commercial operations, or category management functions.
• Strong digital and business intelligence capabilities, including Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar analytics platforms.
• Experience leading process improvements, transformation initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave:
  • Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
  • Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
  • Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
  • Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
  • Funeral Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Leave
  • Long-Term Disability Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Released Time for Children’s Education
  • Community Outreach Leave
  • Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

• Your journey with us is not limited by boundaries; it is propelled by your aspirations. Join us at Reynolds American and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression is not just a statement – it is a reality, we are eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You will have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• We prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email atwppgeneral@RJRT.com

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