Commercial Finance Manager

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

FUNCTION: Finance

REPORST TO: Area Head of Growth Management – Finance

SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Dhaka

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring financial feasibility of existing and upcoming marketing projects while ensuring compliance and governance. He/she is also responsible for managing the financial operations of the projects and guiding the team towards sustainability and delivering the company’s strategy in this space.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Driving plans for governance framework for the various marketing projects
• Guiding project team on different business models for both financial and operational perspectives for current operations as well as the new directions
• Developing & regularizing financial practices and SOP for operations including cashflow tracking & forecasting, entity and unit wise budget management, rolling revenue & cost forecasting etc.
• Consolidated financial reporting for the marketing projects
• Engagement with external consultants and stakeholders
• Producing monthly performance dashboards and management reports for all the projects
• Periodic & ad-hoc reporting of project activities & insight generation
• Driving simplification & automation initiatives for faster and more agile operations
• Ensure project teams are held accountable for automated financial modules to provide desired output
• Measuring campaign financials & performing efficiency & effectiveness reviews

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• A thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems
• Rational decision making and problem-solving ability is essential
• Upbeat, self-motivated, result-driven, highly adaptable, and able to work independently

BENEFICIAL

• An ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and external parties.
• Experience in start-up, or projects where new products/systems have been launched
• Ability to handle large volumes of information and present it in an accurate and relevant format.
• A good understanding of other functional areas, e.g., operations and marketing would be an advantage

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come be the change!