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!
BAT Vietnam has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Finance Director role in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
- Lead and coordinate activities to deliver commercially-focused insights that drive value for the business.
- Oversee and monitor the execution of business strategy by providing high-quality financial advice and information to various business units.
- Develop, implement, and review internal financial planning processes and controls to ensure effectiveness.
- Provide insightful financial analysis, outlining the financial impact of business decisions, and support business units in securing approval for commercially viable business cases, budgets, and investment proposals.
- Build strong financial and commercial awareness across business units, challenging business leaders to improve performance.
- Establish and implement best-in-class planning and control techniques aligned with business requirements.
- Act as a key liaison between business units and specialized finance functions, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
- Champion the Pricing & Excise workstream, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Drive Marketing Investment Effectiveness and Efficiency
- Optimize brand profitability through strategic financial oversight.
- Conduct Competitor Intelligence and Industry Profit Pool review.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance; professional certifications (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or an MBA are strongly preferred
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic environment with at least 8 years in a management role.
- Proven experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Strong understanding of finance tools and systems (e.g., SAP, HFM, BI, BPC) is an advantage.
- Demonstrated leadership, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
- Solid experience in strategic analysis, planning and execution, performance management, project evaluation, and strong commercial acumen.
- Ability to simplify complex situations and effectively synthesize, communicate, and present complex information.
- Highly insightful, proactive, and comfortable working in ambiguous and uncertain environments; collaborative and consultative in approach.
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.
