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 a Senior Business Controls Manager - GBS & Pulse in London.
This role is responsible for supporting the Head of Business Controls, BCT Controller – Finance and the BAT GBS Partner management and E2E process teams in ensuring that the process and control activities outsourced to the BPOs continue to be executed in a timely, robust way – including ensuring high control effectiveness and SOx compliance.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading business controls for Project Pulse, ensuring SOx and risk integration end-to-end.
- Acting as central point for controls and compliance across GBS, SOx, and process teams.
- Leading risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across financial and operational areas.
- Ensuring effective, scalable internal controls aligned with SOx and regulatory requirements.
- Partnering with Accenture and GBS Compliance on controls, issues, and improvements.
- Overseeing assurance and audit activities across the outsourced GBS environment.
- Driving control issue remediation, including root cause analysis and resolution.
- Leading controls design and optimization, including automation and standardization.
- Delivering clear reporting and communication to management and key stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
- Degree educated; pursuing or holding a relevant qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA) with 5+ years’ experience.
- Strong experience in financial processes and internal controls, ideally from Big Four or multinational environments.
- Experience working in a SOx / SEC-regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of GBS processes and transactional finance controls.
- Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (SOx, PCAOB, UK/US requirements).
- Experience in controls assurance, including design and operating effectiveness testing.
- Good knowledge of IFRS and group reporting processes.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with third-party providers and external auditors; exposure to outsourced SSC environments is a plus.
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.
