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 Tobacco Poland has an exciting opportunity for a Area Resource Allocation Manager in Warsaw
Area Resource Allocation Manager is reporting directly to Area Head of Growth Management and is driving allocation of marketing investments across markets and categories to help the company achieve its strategic objectives. Role is supporting finance teams to develop and implement consistent set of reporting principles for marketing investments with a view to facilitate the resource allocation decisions and understanding of drivers behind business performance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Evaluate and effectively manage marketing investments across 10 Central European markets (Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Czech, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) and 4 product categories (Combustibles, Heating products, Vapour, Modern oral) to help the business achieve strategic objectives.
- Support the delivery of MI/CI targets on a consolidated Area and End-market/cluster basis. Track regularly using the SOP process and resolve significant blocking issues promptly.
- Support to develop, implement, and maintain the consistent reporting principles for marketing investments across Central European markets to ensure data accuracy, availability, and effective resource allocation (COMFOM project).
- Support Area Digital Activation team with establishing budget management process.
- Act as one of contact person in resource allocation team to collaborate and engage with EM finance collaborators or other functions.
- Responsible for Non-Criminal Loss & CAPEX consolidation and analysis at CE area level and reporting it further to the region.
- Ensure compliance with Group SODA, Pink book and Marketing Governance Framework.
- Point of contact for knowledge sharing and alignment across CE area for processes related to marketing investments
What are we looking for?
- Educated to degree level with relevant professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.
- Broad experience in large global organisation ideally with commercial finance background.
- A thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, i.e. SAP/BPC.
- Good Influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Strong strategic analysis, planning and execution skills with excellent commercial acumen.
- Ability to simplify complex situations, synthesize, communicate, and present complex information. Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, pro-active, collaborative, and consultative.
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.
British American Tobacco Polska Trading sp. z o.o., in compliance with Article 24(6) of the Act of 14 June 2024 on the Protection of Whistleblowers (the “Act”), has established an internal reporting procedure (the “Procedure”). The Procedure is available on the British American Tobacco Poland website under “Our Procedures and Policies.”Under the Act, protection applies to individuals who submit a report in good faith. Submitting a report while knowingly aware that no violation of law has occurred may constitute an offense under Article 57 of the Act, punishable by up to two years of imprisonment.
