Corporate Tax Specialist - Reporting developments

Overview

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 Corporate Tax Specialist – Reporting developments in London.

Responsibilities

• As part of the tax reporting team, provide technical guidance on tax matters related to accounting and regulatory development, both with respect to actual reporting and forecasting; collaborate with the wider tax reporting team to integrate evolving requirements into existing processes.
• Work with the wider tax reporting team to proactively monitor accounting standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. UK Listing, Securities and Exchange Commission), ensuring corporate tax reporting is aligned with changing regulatory and accounting frameworks.
• Update internal policy manuals for tax regulatory or tax accounting changes to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Contribute to proposal papers on the application of tax enhancements, accounting and regulatory developments, ensuring technical accuracy, impact analysis on primary statements, KPIs and Non-GAAP measures. Support the drafting of proposed disclosure requirements and clear articulation of risks and mitigations.
• Collaborate on assessing differences across all accounting and regulatory updates to include impact on tax KPIs (e.g. effective tax rate and tax Non-GAAP measures).
• Review actual and forecast data from the Group’s reporting system within the timeline to ensure accurate application of tax accounting and regulatory changes.
• Support the development of system capabilities that enable efficient compliance with accounting and regulatory developments across the Group, including actuals reporting, true-up procedures and forecasting.
• Contribute to drafting and maintaining business processes for annual and interim actual reporting and for forecast tax rate reporting, in accordance with accounting and regulatory developments.
• Assist in developing and complying with SOx controls associated with tax reporting processes.
• Ensure all new developments are built into the tax reporting timetable and that appropriate business-as-usual resourcing plans are proposed and implemented to support governed changes.
• Collaborate on creating and delivering training and communication plans to the Global Tax & Finance function, promoting awareness and understanding of changes.
• Coordinate consistent compliance with accounting and regulatory changes across end markets.

What are we looking for?

• Financial reporting experience with IFRS and US GAAP expertise strongly preferred.
• Experience of implementing changes in accounting standards or regulations within a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment preferred.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems including SAP and BPC.
• Effective working relationships across multiple stakeholders – including non-finance.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and be motivated to deal with ambiguity.
• Excellent tax accounting technical knowledge.
• Degree educated with relevant professional accountancy/legal and tax qualification.
• CA and/or CTA qualified.

Beneficial

• Automation and digital skills
• Data analytical tools for data manipulation and visualization

What we offer you?

• Market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Range of benefits varies by country and includes health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• Opportunities for internal advancement and career progression within BAT.
• Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture leadership skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement within a transformative environment.

Why join BAT?

BAT is named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and offers excellent employee conditions. We champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values and strive to create an environment where every individual can thrive, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or other differences.

We support career breaks and re-entry through our Global Returners program, helping professionals re-enter the workforce after an extended absence. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.

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.