Compliance & Engagement Manager R2R

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!

At BAT, we’re transforming into a global multi-category business with products like VUSE, VELO, and GLO, driving innovation and a reduced-risk future. To make it happen, we’re looking for passionate, creative, and ambitious talent ready to Be the Change.

As a Compliance and Engagement Manager – Record to Report (R2R), you will play a critical role in ensuring a robust and compliant Finance control environment across end-to-end Finance processes within BAT’s Global Business Solutions organization.

You will act as a key partner to global teams, end markets, and senior stakeholders, supporting finance transformation initiatives, process optimization, and continuous improvement across multiple regions. This role combines strong Finance expertise with stakeholder engagement, change management, and operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expertise and leadership on Finance processes, controls, and compliance across the Record to Report (R2R) landscape
• Monitoring process performance, SLAs, and KPIs, while driving improvements and resolving operational issues
• Acting as the key liaison between end markets, global process teams, and GBS stakeholders to support process integration and transformation initiatives
• Supporting the implementation of Finance transformation projects, including ERP changes, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance the overall control environment
• Driving engagement and collaboration across cross-functional and geographically diverse teams
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with BAT standards and governance requirements
• Supporting change management activities and promoting a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous
  improvement

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in Finance, Accounting, Reporting, or Compliance within a multinational environment
• Strong hands-on experience in Record to Report (R2R) processes and Finance transformation initiatives
• Experience working in global matrix organization’s with multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of Finance controls, governance, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective operational and process solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including exposure to senior leadership
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and change management skills

It would be a plus if you also have:

• ACCA, CIMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and Agile ways of working
• Background in FMCG, shared services, or Global Business Services environments

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, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognize 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 optimizing your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.