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 Operations Finance Manager – New Categories in Southampton until December 2026
This position is responsible for the AME Region. The jobholder works in partnership with Global team, AME Regional team, DRBU finance and factories to:
- Translate strategies into plans and budgets, providing commercial insights relating to future performance.
- Manage and coordinate the provision of structured and insightful analysis of financial and non-financial data in order to influence and enable strategic financial decisions.
- Europe key contact for New Categories COS queries from all stakeholder savings delivery.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to global and regional business cases, ensuring clear understanding and tracking of budgets, benefits, and risks.
- Partner with end markets, DRBU, and Regional stakeholders on New Categories Cost of Sales.
- Provide monthly analysis and insights on actuals and forecasts for New Categories Cost of Sales across the region.
- Design and embed a robust regional reporting process for New Categories Cost of Sales, aligned with global standards.
- Monitor changes in New Categories forecasts, assess financial impacts on Operations, and track monthly savings.
- Understand and benchmark New Categories business models, cost structures, and financial flows across the region.
What are we looking for?
- Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with strong technical expertise.
- Proficient in financial systems and tools, particularly SAP and BPC, with hands-on experience in COS reporting and analysis.
- Solid financial modeling skills and deep understanding of planning and reporting processes.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of senior management and across the organization.
- Proven track record to collaborate cross-functionally with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Broad business acumen with awareness of how finance interfaces with other functions.
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.
