Senior Finance Manager - DBS

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!

Role Summary

The Senior Finance Manager drives the business partnering with DBS function to:

• Own and drive end-to-end financial management of Program Beacon
• Develop and deliver a robust case and financial governance framework
• Build and implement standardized, compliant finance processes and systems
• Ensure strong financial coordination across partners and geographies
• Enable accurate reporting, planning, and financial clarity

Core Relationships

• Internal: Head of DBS Transformation, Sub-Functional Leadership incl. Project Team, DBS Finance Team – Centre, Local Hub Finance, DBS Procurement, DBS HR, DBS Legal, CFOM Romania
• External: BAT Business Partner for Programme Beacon (ITCI)

Role Duties And Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end financial ownership of Programme Beacon, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking of actuals, and ensuring alignment with overall Group objectives and value delivery
• Develop and deliver the Programme Beacon case, incorporating detailed cost plans, investment justification, and measurable financial benefits to the Group
• Establish and embed robust financial governance frameworks, including Delegation of Authority (DoA), policies, controls, and approval workflows for the “FCC” entity in India
• Drive the design and implementation of end-to-end finance processes (P2P, R2R, intercompany, billing, and reporting), ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements for the “FCC” entity in India
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Project, HR, Legal, Tax, Treasury) to supervise budgets, handle cost allocations, and ensure strong financial rigor across all workstreams for “FCC” entity in India and Outsource Service stream under Programme Beacon
• Coordinate SAP finance readiness, including supporting system design, configuration alignment, UAT, and launch activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and controls for the “FCC” entity in India
• Establish financial reporting structures, including chart of accounts (CoA), reporting cadence, and close calendar, to enable timely and accurate financial insights
• Maintain relationships with key external and internal partners (e.g., ITCI and global finance teams), ensuring accurate billing, invoicing, and flawless financial operations
• Lead the setup of intercompany agreements, recharge mechanisms, and transfer pricing frameworks to support a compliant and efficient operating model for the “FCC” entity in India
• Establish a way of working to track the budgets under the Beacon Programme which fall under different Hub ambits (Romania Hub and Poland Hub)
• Lead financial coordination for the TUPE transition across Romania and Poland, ensuring seamless cost tracking, budgeting, and financial alignment between Centre GBEB GSD and the transitioning entities, while maintaining compliance with Group policies and local regulatory requirements
• Liaise with IDT CFOM Team and timely update them on the budget movements/forecasts with respect to the SOP cycles

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

Experience Required

• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance of Global FMCG, or similar dynamic environment
• At least 3 years of experience leading diverse Teams
• Experience of dealing with uncertainty, proactively identify issues and continuously challenging current WoW
• Track record of proven value-addition to business through process, or people interventions

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Ability to present data-driven facts as a story with clarity
• Ability to simplify sophisticated situations and synthesize and present complex information
• Capacity to adapt quickly amidst change, and rally the team along
• Master project planning and subsequent execution
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Ground-breaking mentality / change-savvy, keeping collaboration and consultation at heart of driving change
• Strong interpersonal Skills – ability to build relationships
• Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to efficiently deliver business objectives
• Independent, pro-active / self-starter, and is able to take own decisions, taking calculated risks
• Ability to multi-task and deliver quality output under pressure
• Deliver on timelines, while keeping the Team motivated
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and Power-point is a must

Education / Professional Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Masters (or equivalent) in Accounting / Finance / Business Management, or ACCA / CA / CIMA / CFA (or other similar qualification)

Beneficial

• Proven experience of Transformation Projects
• Professional Experience of working in Big-4
• Knowledge of SAP/HFM/BI/BCP an advantage
• Project Management experience

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 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. 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 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.