Senior Business Controls Analyst

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!

This role is responsible for providing control design support inc. controls optimization to Internal Management in Finance (e.g. R2R) and the APMEA region. Delivering assurance activity for key Finance processes (e.g. R2R) including controls outsourced to third party. Business partnering with the APMEA region including providing Internal Controls expertise, advice and guidance, promoting an awareness of risk management and control and reporting assurance results, issues and control themes to DRBU governance forums

Reports To: Business Controls Manager

Reporting Level: Manage Self or Manager of Others

Geographic Scope: Global Functional/Regional

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams as applicable to drive controls optimisation, Identification of opportunities to increase quality and efficiency controls through further automation / use of D&A / use of AI tools, standardization, simplification and centralization. Work with cross functional finance teams and third-party teams to ensure controls are embedded. Take over change management & communications to internal finance teams & stakeholders regarding new controls, control changes issue themes etc
• Ensure internal change management and Governance processes are followed for all process, technology or control changes proposed by teams. Undertake incident reviews of issues including RCA and assessing the adequacy of actions to address identified control issues or gaps.
• Business partner with internal compliance to support and monitor correction of control issues, including developing practical and proportionate solutions to address deficiencies or gaps in control.   Prepare concise, relevant reporting of assurance progress, findings and main conclusions for Management and Governance forums.  
• Execution of SOx testing for key Finance processes. Preparation of SOx reporting to relevant Process and Regional forums including internal & external teams, GPO (Finance, Ops finance, Tax) and RFLT. Responsible for business partnering with finance teams to support remediation of control issues, including designing practical and proportionate solutions to remediate deficiencies or gaps in control.
• Support remediation of control issues, including crafting practical and balanced solutions to address deficiencies or gaps in control.   Prepare concise, relevant reporting of status, results and key findings for DRBU & Regional Management and Governance forums inc. Business unit risk committees, Regional Finance Leadership Teams, Functional Leadership Teams, Regional Audit Committee.
• Provide controls design expertise to support process or control remediation or optimization including process mapping, risk mitigation. Develop and deliver controls training, Develop controls templates / guidance including control operating procedures and documentation standards and ensure these are embedded.

What are we looking for?

• Degree educated with relevant professional qualification (as a minimum in progress) e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA and minimum 2+ years of experience in internal audit & control for finance process
• Financial reporting and / or risk and controls experience in a professional services firm environment (e.g. Big Four) or a global multinational (ideally FMCG). Experience of internal controls in a SOx environment – either via professional services (external audit, advisory) or working with the controls team at an SEC registrant. Experience collaborating with external auditors.  
• Strong knowledge of shared service processes and control environments, especially in transactional finance procedures and control tasks.   Good knowledge of US and UK internal control requirements for a global group, including SEC SOx requirements, PCAOB auditing standards and best practices.
• Experience in assurance work over GBS processes including reviewing the effectiveness of controls, including building and operating efficiency.    Knowledge of IFRS and Group reporting & Transactional finance processes (OTC, STS, R2R, MDM etc
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills, Strong interpersonal skills. Experience in delivering one-off project work. Active listening skills
• Understanding of current and evolving controls regulations, accounting principles and industry standards – with emphasis with UK and US regulations.
• Use data analytics tools to proactively identify anomalies, trends, and potential control weaknesses withing financial and operational data.
• Experience of oversight of outsourced SSC control environments either through external audit experience or working in a business with an outsourced SSC. Experience engaging with 3rd party service organisations.

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.