Senior Commercial Finance Manager - IDT
Senior Commercial Finance Manager - IDT
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Job Description
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!
British American Tobacco United Kingdom has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager - IDT in London
Your key responsibilities will include:
Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Assist in developing financial models and forecasts to support project planning and execution
- Support preparation of budgets forecasts and actuals in line with group accounting policies
- Contribute to financial reviews and variance analysis to ensure effective prioritisation.
Project Support
- Collaborate with project teams to gather financial data and provide analysis
- Monitor project spend and ensure accurate recording of costs and timesheets
- Support the setup and tracking of purchase requisitions and orders.
Organisational Change
- Develop and implement organisational change strategies to support the adoption of new processes systems and technologies.
- Communicate transformation objectives benefits and progress to partners.
- Provide training and support to finance teams to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of transformation initiatives.
Process Improvement
- Analyze existing finance processes and identify areas for improvement demonstrating standard processes and innovative solutions.
- Redesign and optimize finance processes to improve efficiency accuracy and compliance.
- Implement process automation and digital tools to streamline finance operations.
Partner Engagement
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key partners including senior executives department heads and external partners.
- Collaborate with partners to understand their requirements and ensure alignment of transformation initiatives with business needs.
- Present project updates findings and recommendations to partners in a clear and concise manner.
- Presentation Quality: Positive feedback on Management Board presentations on clarity insightfulness and relevance
Risk and Controls
- Assist in identifying financial risks and support development of mitigation plans
- Help maintain effective financial controls and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
What are we looking for
- A university degree with an Accounting (ACA) or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated ability in finance with a focus on financial transformation improvement in execution for large companies or with a focus on large-scale projects with extensive financial modelling experience
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data including large complex and ambiguous data to identify key issues and aid informed decision-making
- Proficiency in financial modelling forecasting and performance analysis.
- Experience in project management including planning execution and risk management.
- Strong understanding of finance processes systems and standard methodologies.
- Experience with finance systems and tools such as ERP software financial reporting systems and process automation solutions.
- Familiarity with new technologies and trends in finance transformation such as AI machine learning and blockchain sophisticated Microsoft tools user (and preferably Visio too)
- Excellent communication (oral and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work optimally with diverse teams at all levels internally and externally
- Demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint with a strong ability to create compelling presentations that convey sophisticated financial information clearly and effectively including confidence in working with and presenting to senior management.
- Self-motivated and driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Adaptability and resilience with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- High ethical standards and integrity with a commitment to upholding the organizations values and principles.
- Fluent in English
BELONGING ACHIEVING TOGETHER
Collaboration diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!
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 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
