Business and Operations Executive

Join to apply for the Business and Operations Executive role at Imperial Brands PLC Join to apply for the Business and Operations Executive role at Imperial Brands PLC Ready to shape the future with a global leader in FMCG?At Imperial Brands, innovation, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking a driven and detail-orientedBusiness & Operations Executiveto join our dynamic laboratory team—part of a global network of over 25,000 passionate professionals. In this pivotal role within our Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (GSRA) function, you’ll work closely with the Planning Manager and Head of Operational Science to lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of key business and process initiatives. Your mission? To champion smarter, more efficient ways of working that align with our strategic goals and help us stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry. Principle Accountabilities Be the backbone of our operations – By providing essential business support to the Operational Science department and the wider GSRA function, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Own the numbers – Manage departmental budgets, track financial performance, and create insightful dashboards and reports that keep stakeholders informed and empowered. Collaborate with purpose – Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers and internal teams, working closely with procurement and finance to streamline processes and resolve queries. Drive project success – Partnering with project managers to support budgeting, track progress, and align financials with strategic goals across scientific and business-as-usual initiatives. Champion continuous improvement – Monitor daily processes, identify opportunities for efficiency, and help align operations with broader business objectives. Be a trusted advisor – Support senior leaders with business planning, deliver ad-hoc projects, and provide training across GSRA, especially in financial systems and tools. Skills and Experience Required Build meaningful connections – Leverage your strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration across diverse teams and functions. Turn data into insight – Use your advanced Excel skills to gather, analyse, and interpret data from multiple sources, driving smarter decisions. Master the details – Confidently manage purchase orders and invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in every transaction. Stay ahead of the curve – Prioritise effectively, manage workflows with clarity, and adapt quickly to changing needs with a responsive and flexible approach. Lead with integrity – Bring a reliable, independent, and thorough work ethic, backed by resilience, loyalty, and a strong sense of accountability. Think smart, act smarter – Combine analytical thinking with a structured, process-oriented mindset and a positive, solution-focused attitude. What We Offer In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers. Everyone Belongs Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview. About Us We\’re a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference. As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function General Business Industries Tobacco Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Imperial Brands PLC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Business Executive” roles. 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