Commercial Finance Assistant Manager

BAT is rapidly evolving into a global multi-category company. With products like VELO, VUSE, and GLO, our mission is to reduce the impact of our industry on the health of our consumers.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for employees who are ready to embody our values on a daily basis. Join us on this journey!

We’re looking for a motivated and analytical Commercial Finance Assistant Manager (Maternity Cover 7-9 months) to join our team, with a focus on marketing spend and cost of sales. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, support strategic decision-making, and help drive financial performance across key commercial areas.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Marketing Investments: Drive the analysis and tracking of a substantial marketing budget, ensuring optimal allocation to maximize ROI and drive brand growth.
• Financial Planning Cycles: Support forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.
• Business Case Support: Contribute to financial inputs for key initiatives such as marketing spend efficiency, product launches.
• Analytics & Dashboard Development: Support the design and enhancement of financial dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility, automation, and decision-making across key commercial metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Trade, and Supply Chain teams to provide financial insights and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare clear and concise financial reports and presentations, translating data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Team Contribution: Collaborate within the finance team, share best practices, and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Controls & Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls and support audit readiness through accurate documentation and process discipline.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; Master’s/CPA/CFA preferred.
• 3+ years of finance experience, ideally in FMCG, retail, or other fast-paced industries.
• Proficient in SAP or ERP systems, with strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, and reporting cycles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
• Skilled in data visualization, dashboard creation, and report automation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; fluent in English (French a plus).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently under pressure.
• Demonstrates integrity, teamwork, eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to growth and innovation.

At BAT, you will be an actor in your career. We place the development of our employees at the heart of our actions.
• You will have access to opportunities for professional training and development.

WHY JOIN BAT?
BAT is one of the only companies certified as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute - a prestigious recognition for providing excellent working conditions for our employees.

You want to evolve in a rapidly evolving and growing area. You are curious and you learn quickly. You are always ready to take on new challenges. So don't hesitate, join us to make a difference!

Collaboration and inclusion are part of the BAT values. We value welcoming talent from different backgrounds that make us stronger and better prepared to achieve our goals.

Make your difference and discover the opportunities you can have at BAT. Learn more about our corporate culture and employee experience by following this link here.