Corporate Finance Manager

BAT is rapidly transforming into a global multi-category business with a clear purpose: to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. We are seeking motivated professionals ready to join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future together. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across functions and geographies, contributing to financial planning, reporting, and process improvement within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as the primary point of contact for coordination, clarity, and action between end markets, BAT GBS, and external stakeholders.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute intercompany cross charges in line with company guidelines.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the local accounting team and provide support to the Finance Controlling Manager.
- Lead a comprehensive forecasting process, including dynamic scenario remodeling as assumptions evolve, collaborating across multiple functions, locations, and time zones. Support monthly planning (SOP) exercises.
- Prepare management and statutory accounts, along with ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Financial Controller.
- Develop and implement process automation tools using innovative technical solutions, maintain accurate Task Level Descriptions (TLDs), and ensure compliance with SOx documentation requirements.
- Understand the functionality, interfaces, and interdependencies of financial processes and systems to maintain adequate internal controls.
- Lead master data housekeeping exercises, ensuring timely updates and adherence to global and regional timelines.
- Monitor key performance indicators, take necessary actions to improve results, and support smooth monthly and quarterly close and commentary processes.
- Assist with day-to-day Accounts Payable activities, including purchase order creation, vendor payments, payment queries, and invoice processing.
- Participate in cash flow forecasting, reporting, and hedging activities to support seamless business operations, and respond to ad-hoc financial performance queries across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging data analytics, automation, and robotics tools, collaborating with service lines to enhance efficiency and financial outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with Records Management Policies.
- Support internal controls to guarantee accurate financial reporting, including adherence to SOX control requirements within the Planning and Reporting environment.
- Assist with external and internal audit engagements.

Required Qualifications

- Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting within a multinational corporate environment.
- Proven expertise in intercompany accounting and cross-charge processes.
- Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance, including SOx requirements.
- Proficiency in process automation and the development of technical tools to improve financial operations.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions, locations, and time zones.
- Excellent communication skills and capability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert for finance teams.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to dynamically remodel financial scenarios.
- Experience in managing master data and supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience with data analytics, automation, and robotics tools is highly desirable.
- Exposure to cash flow forecasting, hedging, and vendor management will be advantageous.

At BAT, we offer a market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility) and a comprehensive benefits package that varies by country. This includes diverse health plans, initiatives supporting work-life balance, transportation assistance, and flexible holiday plans with additional incentives. Your career progression is supported through internal advancement opportunities, online learning platforms, and personalized leadership development programs. We foster a culture of continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing you for ongoing change.

Why Join BAT?

BAT is recognized as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting our commitment to excellent employee conditions. We value collaboration, inclusion, and partnership, striving to create an environment where every individual can thrive regardless of gender, race, background, or personal circumstances. Our Global Returners program supports professionals restarting their careers after extended breaks, emphasizing our inclusive approach to talent.

We encourage candidates to bring their unique perspectives and talents to BAT, where your development and success are priorities. Reasonable adjustments and accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process to ensure you can perform at your best. Join us and discover what is possible for your career at BAT.