Finance Manager at British American Tobacco

Responsibilities
What will you be accountable for:

• Managing accounting functions like maintaining the payables/creditors general ledger, month-end closing, and expense reporting
• Ensuring accuracy of financial statements and payment transactions
• Undertaking reconciliation of supplier statements
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounts in compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Analysis of the financial accounts to help management monitor ongoing performance on an accurate and timely basis.
• Ensure a strong system of Internal controls within the Finance department.
• Oversee monthly close process including the review of journals, financial statements, and reconciliations.
• Performance of SOx controls at key reporting periods to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
• Provision of information to support internal and external audits.

Requirements
Essential experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Finance and accounting background, with a minimum of 3 years work experience.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA), FMCG sector experience will be an added advantage. 
• Good knowledge of IFRS standards and reporting best practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate control issues, risk, impact, and recommendations to management.
• Critical problem solving, interest in analysing business data with attention to detail
• Good knowledge of working with ERP systems and Microsoft office applications.
• Business Partnering skills - ability to develop good working relationship with key stakeholders. Apply a commercial approach to all activities.

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.