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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role? 

• The jobholder is Operations Finance Manager for AME Region.  The jobholder works in partnership with SNO, AME Regional team, DRBU finance and AME factories to:
• Drive FG inventory optimisation and working capital improvements.
• Minimise materials inventory write offs, by ensuring operational improvements and governance.
• Handle and coordinate primary logistics cost forecast and efficiency savings delivery.
• As a business partner to SNO and Logistics the role needs to bring strategic and technical insight as well as financial expertise to support business decision making (by validating and challenging operational business cases and decisions) and to deliver accurate business forecasts.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Regional responsibilities:

• Provide business partnering support to SNO function by bringing strategic and technical insights, challenging business decisions to drive efficiencies.
• Drive process improvements to ensure materials inventory write offs are minimised, and mitigation options identified. Provide business updates and customer concerns.
• Drive reductions in FG inventory by ongoing review of durations reporting and monthly DRBU drumbeat. Support ASPMs to identify inventory optimisation opportunities and ongoing progress tracking.
• Provide accurate financial information to ensure that inventory SHP changes are only taken when full financial impacts are understood.
• Prepare Operations driven stock build proposals and ensure full governance.
• Provide primary logistics cost reporting, understanding key cost drivers and inflationary pressures.
• Support delivery of Logistics productivity savings targets.
• Proactively review processes and internal controls and recommend / implement changed to drive improvements in cost management and Governance.

BAT Exports:

• Ensure obsolete and slow-moving inventory risks are identified and accounted for.
• Monthly engagements with factories to ensure SLOBs destruction process is carried out promptly, following required governance.
• Review Leaf inventory levels and provide cashflow forecast.
• NCL cost centre reporting including RPC Artwork & Development costs and all relevant recharges.
• Ensure correct application of SOX controls and reporting standards / processes are adopted; provide guidance and advice where required.

What are we looking for?

•  Experience in global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Ability to handle large data sets, quickly see patterns and important features.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems (i.e., SAP / BI / BPC)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work optimally with both financial and non-financial senior partners.
• Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesise, communicate and present sophisticated information
• Degree educated with relevant professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / MBA)

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.