Senior Finance Manager - GBS in London

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:

• Translate Business Plans into financials at functional level (both Opex and Capex)
• Ensure execution of Business plans in line with DBS Strategy ensuring financial rigor
• Provide insights related to financial performance against Business plans
• Build strong financial and commercial awareness within Business areas supported
• Conduct continuous horizon scanning / risk analysis, and ensure red flags are timely raised to trigger appropriate Management intervention on evolving risks
• Challenge the current way of working and add new value to business discussions by bringing in finance perspective
• Drive / Participate in Adhoc projects from time-to-time
• Develop a high performing culture, by building and leading a motivated team

Core Relationships

Internal:

• DBS LT Sub-Functional Leadership
• DBS Finance Team in Globe House
• DBS Finance: Regional Finance Business Partners
• DBS Procurement
• CFOM Romania

External:

• External Audit (supporting CFOM)

Role duties and accountabilities

• Engagement / Proactive Solutioning / Partnership / financial insights to IDT Management
• Providing high quality financial and commercial recommendations to the business
• Acting as main point of contact and key interface between Finance and Business to agree financial plans, initiatives and associated Governance in order to meet DBS objectives
• Lead bottom-up exercise for IDT Co-Plan in line with Business priorities
• Drive Investment appraisal for new initiatives and Capex spend for IDT
• Drive Productivity Agenda in respective areas to ensure financials are delivered OTIF
• Providing monthly SOP inputs to P&R team
• Providing financial inputs to Procurement Team during renewal of existing contracts and signing of new contracts
• Perform balance sheet forecast for respective areas to ensure that IDT operating cashflow targets are delivered
• Provide requisite support to Center Recharge Team to ensure all Global DBS recharges (GSD + GBS) are performed with accuracy, in a timely manner
• Ensuring all direct recharges (including Breakeven Models where applicable) are performed in a timely manner after due alignments with recipient of costs
• Encourage continuous improvement approach by drawing / documenting findings, and embedding improvements in process / ways of working
• Nurture a high-performance culture that drives value through employee engagement and optimally meets all strategic objectives, keeping people motivation and resilience at the core
• Development of Talent pipeline and driving Finance People Agenda by recruiting, developing and managing a highly motivated, capable and adequately resourced team
• Support and compliance with all Governance requirements (DOA, Internal Controls, Internal / External Audit, Intangible Asset Capitalization, Impairment etc.)
• Driving an organized culture of spend governance and efficiency among the DBS LT and their teams

Experience, skills, knowledge

ESSENTIAL Experience Required

• 7+ years of dynamic experience in finance of Global FMCG, or similar dynamic environment
• Proven experience leading diverse Teams
• Experience of dealing with uncertainty, proactively identify issues and continuously challenging current way of working
• 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 attitude / change-savvy, keeping collaboration and consultation at heart of driving change
• Strong social skills – ability to build relationships
• Develop 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

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

Employees who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the criteria for the role, will be given preference over employees who are not at risk of redundancy.

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 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.