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!
BAT BANGLADESHIS LOOKING FOR A COMMERCIAL FINANCE ANALYST– LEAF
SENIORITY LEVEL: Entry-Level
FUNCTION: Finance
SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
LOCATION: Kushtia, Bangladesh
Reports to: Commercial Finance Manager- Leaf
ROLE POSITIONING & OBJECTIVES
The Commercial Finance Analyst – Leaf Finance plays a crucial role in supporting the Kushtia Leaf Division (KLD) by ensuring effective financial management, compliance, and business partnering. This role involves financial oversight of operational activities, compliance guidance, and providing support in key decision-making processes related to leaf buying and Kushtia operational activities.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
1. Kushtia Overhead (OH) Management & Business Partnering
- Act as a finance business partner to the Kushtia Leaf Division (KLD) Team to ensure efficient overhead cost management.
- Provide insights and recommendations to optimize cost structures while maintaining operational efficiency.
2. Buying Support – KLD Leaf Buying
- Support the Leaf Buying process by providing financial analysis and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control related to leaf buying activities.
3. Compliance & Operational Governance
- Ensure adherence to financial and operational compliance requirements within KLD activities.
- Conduct compliance guidance sessions and refreshers for the KLD team to uphold regulatory and internal policy standards.
- Perform leaf buying reviews to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to compliance frameworks.
4. Kushtia Operational Support
- Provide financial and operational support to ensure smooth execution of activities in Kushtia operations.
- Assist in financial planning, performance tracking, and reporting for operational processes.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders within KLD to provide financial insights, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial decision-making.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in financial modeling, P&L and budget management, and financial reporting tools.
- Needs 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.
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.
