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BAT BANGLADESHIS LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTANT COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER - LEAF
SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Level
FUNCTION: Finance
SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
LOCATION: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Reports to: Commercial Finance Manager – Leaf
ROLE POSITIONING & OBJECTIVES
The Assistant Commercial Finance Manager - Leaf needs to play a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting of the Leaf function to End Market Corporate Finance Planning & Reporting team, Region, and Global Functions. The role involves managing Leaf Export P&L, tracking and optimizing capex investments, and serving as a Finance Business Partner to the Leaf Supply Chain team to drive export performance and working capital efficiency. Additionally, this role is responsible for financial governance, compliance, and risk management within the Leaf function.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
- Timely Financial Reporting: ensure accurate and timely submission of Leaf financials to End Market, Regional, and Global Finance teams.
- Export P&L Governance: manage, track, and report Leaf Export P&L, ensuring profitability and alignment with business targets.
- Finance Business Partnering: collaborate with the Leaf Supply Chain team to optimize exports, manage working capital, and provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
- Capex Management: oversee, track, and report capital expenditures for the Leaf function, ensuring investment efficiency and compliance.
- Compliance & Governance: drive adherence to financial policies, audit standards, and risk management frameworks.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
- Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Leaf, Supply Chain, Regional Operations, and Regional/Global Finance.
- Develop financial acumen and compliance awareness across the Leaf team through training and engagement initiatives.
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships by providing clear financial insights, risk assessments, and investment recommendations.
- Drive development of GOC team (Leaf compliance assessment team).
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Educational background: degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Supply Chain Finance, preferably in FMCG industry.
- Technical Proficiency: expertise in financial modelling, P&L and budget management, and financial reporting tools.
- Expertise: needs to have strong expertise in excel; experience working in SAP is preferred.
- Soft Skills: strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Regulatory Understanding: knowledge of financial compliance, audit standards, and risk management is required.
WE ARE BAT
At BAT 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 BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
