Commercial Finance Manager - Leaf and Operations

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!

This role works in partnership with the business to translate strategies into plans and budgets, providing commercial insights relating to future performance. This role also manages and coordinate the provision of structured and insightful analysis of financial and non-financial data to influence and enable strategic financial decisions. Finance business partners will support one or more functions be aligned with one or more functions such as: Operations (including Supply Chain and Factory finance) and the Leaf function.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and co-ordinates activities to provide beneficial, commercially focussed insights to the business.
• Plans and monitors the execution of strategy through

• Provision of high-quality financial information and advice to business division
• Provision of proactive decision support for informed judgements and value creation, substantially with regards to the operating affairs of the business, especially those relating to Factory and Leaf operations of the business.

• Managing the Farmers Ledger and Leaf transfer Price, including primary delivered product cost.
• Contribute to the development of integrated business strategies in respect of portfolio, leaf and product costing, stock duration management, resource allocations, from a commercial perspective.
• Identifies, implements and reviews effective internal financial planning processes and controls
• Sharing insightful financial analysis showing the financial implications of decisions and helping the business unit get approval for commercially viable business cases, budgets and investment proposals
• Build strong financial and commercial awareness within business units and challenge business managers to improve performance
• Defines and implements standard process planning and control techniques in line with business needs
• Acts as an interface between business units and specialised finance functions as required.
• Promote and lead “Go Beyond” behaviours Ownership, Delivery, and Passion, challenging others to raise standards and deliver results
• Create a culture of positive energy, speed and ownership
• Role modelling right behaviours, creating a climate and culture within the team for personal and team success
• Drive a high-performance culture and display a positive attitude to change, issue resolution and challenges
• Ensure constructive two-way feedback and share wins, recognises and celebrate success of “Go Beyond”

What are we looking for?

• Degree or equivalent experience in Finance and Accounting with professional qualification or progressing towards a professional qualification. (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MBA)
• A minimum of 5 years Finance experience
• Experience in dealing with external partners
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, i.e. SAP/BI/BCP
• Experience in large global organisation with in-depth knowledge in specific FMCG process areas
• Demonstrated strong influencing, leadership, interpersonal skills and positive attitude with high drive to deliver results independently
• Successful experience with strategic analysis & planning and execution, performance measurements, project evaluation and commercial competence
• Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesise, communicate and present complex information
• Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, pro-active, collaborative and consultative
• Thorough understanding of controls and stock management processes

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.