1.Financial Reporting: •Lead preparation of financial statements for timely and accurate management and statutory reporting •Support the Corporate Finance Controller to deliver overall commercial strategy and financial KPI targets •Manage fixed assets including reporting for leased assets under IFRS16 •Support and advise on complex technical accounting issues in compliance with the applicable reporting framework •Drive quarterly Audit Committee and Board Meeting deliverables while ensuring timely reviews by the Finance Director and Leadership Team •Collaborate with internal/external auditors to facilitate timely and accurate reporting, address audit findings and recommend solutions to strengthen reporting framework. •Ongoing review of the Balance Sheet ensuring hygiene and timely clearing of aged items
2.Governance and Controls: •Drive monthly Governance Forum discussions including agenda setting, action items tracking and leading discussions •Manage the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOx) reporting process, including compliance with regulatory requirements and transparency in financial reporting •Ensure adherence to, and self-assess compliance to internal controls in various areas of the business •Lead monthly compliance check-ins at the DRBU (Division/Regional Business Unit) level •Maintain ownership of the Company’s compliance review calendar •Lead risk assessment cycles to ensure adequate mitigations necessary to achieve overall business objectives •Provide insights and recommendations to enhance compliance processes. •Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
3.Corporate Business Partnering: •Lead budgeting and monitoring of overhead costs for corporate functions by providing insights to Functional Heads. •Ensure efficient utilization of budgets through identification of optimization initiatives, in-depth analytical reviews and actuals tracking •Facilitate S&OP budget planning, including submissions for the current and prospective year •Support and advise Corporate functions on policies, governance and other finance queries
4.Team Leadership: •Coach and develop direct reports, assist in building a high-performing team, and support professional growth •Play an active role in shaping BAT’s culture by demonstrating the right behaviours in line with BAT’s values
•Interest in transformation, process improvement and change management •Big picture thinking & demonstrate commercial acumen to ensure business objective delivery •Able to lead and transform high performing teams •Lead in the communicating with above market stakeholders
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