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 TobaccoDBS has an exciting opportunity for an IDT Finance Business Partner in Selangor, Malaysia.
The Finance Business Partner plays a pivotal role within the DBS – IDT Team, focusing on driving financial conduct and cost management for DBS Functions. Will play a pivotal role in providing financial expertise and strategic support to cross-functional project teams. This role focuses on aligning financial objectives with business goals, ensuring the delivery of value-driven project outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and deliver monthly accurate financial information pack relating to the Benefits and Cost tracking (Budgets, Forecasts and Actual results), in line with the contract and group accounting policies for the P&L and Cash Flow
- Monthly budget variance analysis engagement with respective project holders including functions
- Budgeting Reporting into BPC or PLW system
- Collaborate with partners to provide insights and recommendations for scenario modelling and acts as a liaison between Finance and IDT teams to resolve financial queries such as PO and payment requests and ensure seamless communication.
- Work with service providers to ensure benefits or costs are correctly calculated, authorised, invoiced, and recorded.
- Maintain, update actual financial tracker with business and pre-close review with business & Team
- Perform, manage month end closing – journal, interco accruals, reclassification, etc and provide actual tracking against plan to business.
- Support both internal and external audit queries and ensure Cost Centres are up to date by proactively managing journals, recharges of intercompany costs, employment cost reclassifications, GL changes and etc.
What are we looking for?
- A degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) are a plus.
- Proven experience in financial management within IT or project environments is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and collaborator management skills.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as SAP, BPC, Power BI is desirable.
- Experience in managing tasks independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration
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
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.
