Assistant Commercial Finance Manager

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 cant wait lets shape it together!

Seeking a motivated and commercially minded Assistant Commercial Finance Managerto join our Commercial Finance team in Sydney. This role offers a strong foundation in financial planning and commercial support and is ideal for early-career professionals looking to deepen their impact and influence in a business-critical finance function.

You will play a key role in supporting decision-making across the business by contributing to business case development customer profitability analysis and marketing cost base planning. Your work will enable more effective resource allocation and contribute directly success of the organisation.

What you will be accountable for

Business Case Development & Financial Planning

• Assist in the development and financial evaluation of business cases particularly in relation to new commercial opportunities and the renegotiation of customer agreements.
• Provide clear data-driven recommendations to support business decisions and enhance commercial outcomes.
• Contribute to customer profitability analysis to inform and refine commercial strategy.

Marketing Investment Planning & Cost Base Management

• Partner with Commercial Finance Manager in the end-to-end financial planning of Marketing Investments including budgeting forecasting and target setting.
• Deliver robust performance insights and variance analysis to drive accountability and informed decision-making.
• Continuously monitor budget performance across functions providing timely updates variance analysis and actionable insights to finance leadership and budget owners.

Reporting & Analytics

• Act as a finance business partner to the Commercial team delivering financial insights and guidance to support strategic customer initiatives.
• Lead the month-end process for marketing cost centres ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with financial policies and governance standards.
• Manage internal and external audit processes related to marketing investments ensuring full compliance with applicable financial controls.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Degree educated ideally in commerce / accounting / finance with professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MBA)
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar commercial or finance role in a dynamic operating environment in a large global organisation is a plus!
• Experience in strategic analysis data analytics and business modelling project planning and execution commercial foresight.
• Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesise communicate and present sophisticated information
• Insightful comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty proactive collaborative and consultative

What we offer you

• We offer a competitive remuneration package plus 13% superannuation and market leading annual performance bonus
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes initiatives for work-life balance and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isnt limited by boundaries; its propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement where your career progression isnt just a statement its a reality were eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• Youll 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

Were 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.