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The Senior Corporate Finance Manager will lead adoption of reporting developments from an accounting and business process perspective, handling Group partners to deliver reporting and compliance objectives. The Group is listed across three jurisdictions (United Kingdom, United States and South Africa) the role will be responsible from a cross section of developments across these territories.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Proactive monitoring of accounting standards, regulatory requirements (e.g. UK Listing, Securities and Exchange Commission) ensuring that corporate financial reporting is proactively meeting the changing regulatory and accounting environment in an efficient and cost effective manner.
- Responsible for review of assigned accounting /regulatory developments, preparing proposals on adoption considering business process implications, important metric implications and clearly articulating risks and mitigations of proposals.
- Leading business process review/creating new business processes to support changes in regulatory development with clear consideration of controls, SOx, IT system and collaborator management.
- Responsible for any opening balance sheet conversion, policy setting and ensuring appropriate approvals/governance is adhered to.
- Review of reporting output and working with global partners to enhance reporting quality, compliance and understanding.
- Stakeholder management and education of key functions End Markets, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Business Controls, and the Business Optimisation Centre.
What are we looking for?
Education/Qualifications
- Professional financial qualification with at least 2 years post qualification experience
Technical/functional and leadership
- IFRS and US GAAP strongly preferred
- Financial reporting experience.
- Experience of implementing changes in accounting standards or regulations within a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment preferred.
- An understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems to include SAP and BPC.
- Effective working relationships across multiple collaborators – including non finance.
- Ability to work under pressure, keep to tight deadlines and be motivated to deal with ambiguity.
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.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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 experiencehere.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
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