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 TobaccoRomania has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Area Operations Finance Manager in Bucharest
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to control, reporting and optimization of SEE Area cost of sales to deliver Area profit targets
- Support the SEE Operations Finance Controller and SEE productivity agenda by supporting effective coordination of projects’ portfolio within SEE area, monitoring implementation progress against the plan and ensure action plans in place to mitigate identified risks
- Provide operations finance input and assessment for relevant Area business cases
- Support in management and control activities related to resource allocation of operations capex within the Area
- Active support for Enhance and manage working capital controls to drive cash release across the Area
- Promote the understanding of COS for New Categories within the Area and ensure all cycle plan developments are assessed, understood and robustly built into regional plans
- Manage the link between supply chain planning and the commercial units to ensure supply is managed with an appropriate balance of cost management, stock risk and agility
- Proactively use data and insights to help identification and pursue for savings from non-product cost areas, including optimization of indirect tax and duties
- Active support to Area Ops team in benchmarking with other factories / markets and the application of best practices
- Manage alignment between Area, Region and Centre for COS forecasting to ensure integrity of the plan
- Manage alignment on financial planning and decision making for cross-Area or cross-Regional sourcing
- Ensure robustness of control environment in SEE factories and supply chain
- Support the SEE Area Ops team with related ESG finance related actions and reporting
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related fields.
- ACCA/CIMA/qualified accountant would be an advantage
- Good understanding and/or practice of continuous improvement and productivity methods (eg: IWS, Lean, 6Sigma)
- Minimum 7 years of similar experience within Finance and/or Ops Finance in a dynamic operating environment.
- Experience in coordinating projects and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, and good knowledge of SAP, Power BI.
- Functional expertise in the area of General Finance, Accounting, Reporting, both operational as well as management
- Strong Business Acumen and relevant working experience in multinational matrix organizations, managing complex above-market financial reporting and planning
- Clear thinker with ability to develop, communicate and deliver on strategy and plans, Solution mindset, think outside the box, positive attitude, and drive for results
- Strong influencing skills towards senior management and also at all levels within our global and matrix organization
- Fluent in oral and written English and Romanian.
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.
