Junior 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 can t wait, let s shape it together!

As part of the Global IT Finance Team, this role will provide value adding financial business partnering to assist the function as the future IDT Strategy is implemented. The role will provide insightful/accurate financial data and analysis as to the function s performance and report this to multiple partners

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support regions with financials, budgeting, and tools such as Planisware and BPC or relevant experience.
• Assist Regional Finance Business Partners in ensuring data accuracy and delivering actionable financial insights.
• Maintain accurate cost centre data by managing journals, intercompany recharges, employment cost reclassifications, and GL changes.
• Create reporting dashboards for budget holders to track actuals and forecast at the cost center level.
• Lead the financial forecasting cycle and provide in-depth forecast analysis.
• Prepare financial presentation materials for senior team members.
• Identify and propose cost-saving and efficiency opportunities; support project and Capex business case evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with SOX (especially accruals), manage intercompany transactions, billing issues, and support SRM PO creation and supplier queries for project spend.

What are we looking for?

• Degree or equivalent experience preferred, with a professional accountancy qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or comparable finance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft products, with SAP experience required; experience in IT or technology environments is a plus.
• Solid understanding of group and project accounting principles, with the ability to guide budget holders.
• Familiar with intercompany recharge processes and CAT s time system.
• Proactive in identifying and implementing process and reporting improvements.
• Collaborative and flexible, with the ability to influence partners effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support Budget Holders and Project Managers.

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
  

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.