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 United Kingdom has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Controls Manager in Southampton
This role is part of the BAT Exports - Finance Team, a large BAT Trading Company. The key purpose of this role is to assist in managing the risk and control environment and to act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for managing issues in the business that require support from Global shared services.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Support the execution of the Control Navigator and the Risk Management process, including maintenance of the Risk Register.
- Support the operation, compliance, and effectiveness of BAT Exports’ SOX controls by assisting with control activities, monitoring, and documentation in line with SOX requirements.
- Collaborate with the Business Controls Team (BCT) and external Auditors on control-related updates, initiatives and provide accurate and timely information.
- Monitor Segregation of Duties (SoD) issues, oversee Accounts Payable (MDM controls), and manage master data change requests to ensure governance and data accuracy.
- Maintain the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and manage the SLA with Global Shared Services to align processes with internal requirements.
- Manage and coordinate master data change requests, support the implementation of Purchase Orders (PO) approval routes, and respond to ad hoc requirements, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely support to key stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
- Degree-educated and part-qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or MBA) with proven experience in control management and SOx compliance.
- Strong knowledge of finance tools and systems, including SAP and Power BI.
- Demonstrated ability to simplify complex issues and communicate effectively across all levels.
- Builds strong internal networks and collaborates well with cross-functional and external stakeholders.
- Promotes a culture of service excellence, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in ambiguity with a consultative, business-oriented mindset.
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.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
