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 SouthAfrica has an interesting opportunity for a Senior Manager Treasury in Cape Town.
Provides proactive support on treasury and cash management processes such as external financing, credit facilities, banking relationships, funding, capital structures, interest rate, foreign exchange (FX) and insurance risk management, liquidity management and cash & banking solutions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Manage the Treasury function for the Sub-Saharan Africa Area, and responsibility for the South Africa market
- Manage the End Market/ Cluster Treasury Managers
- Provide proactive support (within the global treasury strategy framework) in order to implement opportunities for enhancing treasury effectiveness and to assist teams in delivering the global Treasury strategy.
- Ensure compliance to the global Treasury Policy and Statement of Delegated Authority.
- Drive working capital initiatives.
- Optimise cash repatriation from End-markets to the centre.
- Manage FX exposures across the Region and come up with appropriate actions, including placing adequate hedging mechanisms in place.
- Drive the development of the cash management framework to optimise efficiency and reduce banking costs
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant financial experience/treasury of which at least 2 years should have been in a Controlling or Audit-related Finance environment.
- Stakeholder engagement experience
- Detailed working experience of the FI, TR, MM modules in SAP - Strong IT skills (required to be capable in working on accounting software (preferably SAP Financial Modules), Advanced MS Excel)
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- A commercial approach to all activities which requires constant questioning and challenging of the conventional practices.
- Project management skills - able to work independently and maintain level of independence whilst working in partnership with the Head Office Finance team.
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.