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 Senior Corporate Finance Manager – Reporting Developments in London
The role will report to the Group Statutory Reporting Manager and will support knowledge acquisition, design and implementation of corporate financial reporting and accounting development across the Group’s three filing jurisdictions United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Financial reporting with particular focus on equity accounting, foreign exchange and hyper inflation, revenue, supporting consolidation processes and other areas as allocated by management.
- Preparing proposal papers on the application of enhancements or accounting/regulatory developments ensuring technical accuracy, impact analysis on primary statements, KPIS and Non-GAAP measures through appropriate business application and clear articulation of risks and mitigations.
- Disclosure review and enhancement of disclosure to meet changing regulation including system data capture, control and process assessment alongside key stakeholders (controls, audit, Group Statutory Reporting Team).
- Preparation and review of the Group’s financial statements disclosures in line with regulatory change.
- Proactive monitoring of accounting standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring that corporate financial reporting is proactively meeting the changing regulatory and accounting environment.
- In collaboration with other members of the Reporting Developments Team creation of a training academy to educate and provide guidance to end markets and other stakeholders on corporate financial reporting developments and regulatory changes.
- Assuming responsibility for regulatory or accounting change updates to internal policy manuals.
- Redesigning existing business processes or creating new business processes to implement reporting, accounting and regulatory developments across all responsible areas.
- Stakeholder management and education of key functions End Markets, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Business Controls, and the Business Optimisation Centre.
- Dealing with ad-hoc activities as required by the Group Statutory Reporting Manager and the Group Statutory Reporting Controller.
What are we looking for?
- Degree educated with relevant professional accountancy qualification and post qualification experience.
- IFRS knowledge essential with US GAAP, strongly preferred.
- Experience with a Group Statutory Reporting Environment, producing consolidated reporting is strongly preferred.
- Experience of implementing changes in accounting standards or regulations within a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment preferred.
- An appreciation of tax impacts of accounting is useful but not essential.
- An understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems to include SAP and BPC.
- Effective working relationships across multiple stakeholders – including non-finance.
- Ability to work under pressure, keep to tight deadlines and be motivated to deal with ambiguity.
- Excellent financial accounting and SOx technical knowledge.
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.
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, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise 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 optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
