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 Romania has an exciting opportunity for a Global Reporting Support and Marketing Planning Lead in Bucharest
The key purpose of this role is to coordinate global FP&A activities for planning and reporting cycles performed in BPC MGMT, to coordinate process and system improvements and provide business support for Finance and Marketing planning communities. We are trusted business partners providing recommendations and analysis to support business decisions. The finance analyst is required to work in close collaboration with key collaborators (internal and external) to enable a thorough understanding of the business and ensure alignment to the company’s strategy.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate global FP&A planning and reporting activities through BPC MGMT and support financial and promotional strategy teams.
- Lead and support forecasting, budgeting, operational reporting, and financial statement analysis processes.
- Ensure readiness and accurate functioning of BPC systems during budgeting and reporting periods.
- Act as the main escalation point for complex BPC, data, process, and reconciliation issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Drive system enhancements, operational improvements, testing activities (UAT), and deployment of new functionalities.
- Collaborate with global, regional, GBS, and End Market collaborators to ensure successful completion of budgeting and performance review periods.
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation, simplification, and efficiency improvements across reporting and forecasting processes.
- Provide mentorship, training, and SME support to teams responsible for planning and performance tracking while maintaining effective collaborator communication.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in Finance, preferably within a global or multinational environment.
- Strong background in FP&A, financial forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis.
- Experience working with planning and reporting systems; BPC knowledge is highly desirable.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally, manage priorities effectively, and solve complex business problems.
- Proactive, innovative, methodical attitude with a strong sense of ownership and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with proven experience in an analyst role.
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.
