Senior Finance Manager, Manufacturing & CaPEx

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 UKIS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER, MANUFACTURING & CAPEX

JOB TYPE: Permanent

FUNCTION:Finance

SALARY RANGE:Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION:London, United Kingdom

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

This role is business partner to Group Manufacturing LT and their teams. It is focused on reporting, monitoring and actively working to optimize Group CAPEX and Group Manufacturing Costs for both Traditional and New Categories.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organisation?

Role duties and accountabilities

Handle and advises activities to provide beneficial, commercially focussed insights to the business:

• Acting as senior business partner for Manufacturing team, contributing directly and indirectly to all commercial and non-financial performance related decisions;
• Act as the main point of contact with regards to leading and consolidating Global Capital Expenditure, across all functions (including Operations, Marketing, IDT), with a specific focus on Operations related CAPEX.
• Manage and own the agenda for the Global CAPEX Investment Committee, ensuring review and alignment on Business Cases prior to submission, as well as review and follow-up of action points.
• Effective engagement required with Regional and Functional partners to align on CAPEX targets and achievement against plan. Also, effective engagement required with Global Commercial Planning & Analysis team with respect to how Group CAPEX position feeds into Group Cash position.
• Preparation of strategic updates on Group CAPEX performance and sensitivities, for presentation and discussion at monthly OpCom meetings and Management Board meetings on request
• Ownership of Group CAPEX Guidelines policy document, ensuring document is updated in line with new processes and planning calendars
• Ownership of Group Manufacturing Costs reporting policies, in partnership with Commercial Planning & Analysis team
• Provide commercial support and leadership for Global Manufacturing Costs initiatives, business partnering closely with the Global Manufacturing team
• Build and deliver detailed analysis on manufacturing costs for presentation to Group Head of Manufacturing and Global forums, such as GOLT, GPC and GS&I or equivalent experience
• Identifying and leading all aspects of the implementation of continuous improvement and performance excellence activities to ensure ongoing improvements in business performance.
• Defining and implements standard methodology planning and control techniques in line with business need.
• Using technology to establish tools that provide valuable insights leading identifying cost optimization opportunities across the group.

Experience, skills, knowledge

Experience Required

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance function of Global FMCG, or similar dynamic environment
• Proven experience as finance business partner to manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability leading diverse teams.
• Strong experience of taking decisions under ambiguous circumstances

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Detailed understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems (i.e. SAP / BI /BPC).
• Tech Savvy and proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Robust understanding of manufacturing costs management for FMCG factory
• Robust understanding of inventory valuation, controls, excise implications and reporting
• Good understanding of product costing process in SAP
• Good understanding of Inventory Planning, Capacity Planning, Production Planning & Material Planning Processes
• Capacity to build a strategy and adapt quick. Mastery planning and execution through people.
• Very Strong Commercial competence and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build relationships, influence partners with divergent priorities
• Strong Ability to simplify sophisticated situations and synthesize, communicate and present complex information.
• Resilient and prepared to deal with failure, learning with mistakes and balancing pressure over the team.
• Proven track record of excellent performance

Education / Professional Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Degree educated with relevant professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / MBA) or working towards.

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. Come bring your difference!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 experience here.

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.