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!
Ceylon Tobacco Company has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Manager - Operations in Colombo
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Actively participate in the operation forums & ensuring accountability and alignment of financial metrics.
- Prepare Operations Reports and Financial Analyses; identify exceptional operational issues for discussion and resolution.
- Collaborate with Head of Departments to capture financial insights and enhance reporting.
- Leading the operations team on proper control mechanisms & ensure 100% control compliance & governance standards.
- Support Commercial Finance Manager in the preparation of budgets, plans, and forecasts, providing accurate and timely information for ongoing performance monitoring.
- Enable the delivery of strategic initiatives and encourage proactive business support.
- Engage in business partnering with the Operations Team, covering financial controls, cost controls, savings initiatives.
- Ensure effective resource allocation, risk management, and financial discipline.
- Foster alignment within the finance team and build relationships for overall effectiveness.
- Collaborate with area/regional finance teams to ensure effective achievement of financial KPIs.
- Drive continuous improvement though automations and enable simplification of complex processes.
- Ensure the Operations finance team to be a high performing team, delivering & shaping the business priorities for sustainable value delivery.
- Within operations finance team and across organisation play an effective role to simplify, shape, empower, drive clarity and set the right context/principal.
- Focused interventions for all team members to ensure right capability & leadership skills in pursuit of the corporate talent agenda.
- Strengthen the operations finance talent pipeline while focusing on credible succession for operation finance roles.
- Ensure plan is in place for readiness and transition of successors in operation finance team.
- Coach and mentor new team members in finance.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Professional accountancy qualification i.e. CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in an operations or manufacturing finance-related role.
- Understand the impact of the accounting processes and practices and any changes in accounting standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and coordinate effectively within the DRBU, with stakeholders at varying levels in the organizational hierarchy.
- Able to identify process and reporting improvements and proactively implement solutions.
- Meticulous, proactive, and can work under pressure with minimum supervision to contribute to change in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to interpret financial data.
- Strong sense of responsibility and urgency with willingness to grow within the organization
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.
