Commercial Finance Analyst

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!

• Supporting Commercial Finance Executives in analyzing Trade and Marketing financials and key performance indicators, to facilitate effective decision making and improve efficiency and effectiveness of marketing spend.
• Active involvement in month-end closing activities for relevant P&L items (Revenue, Gross Margin, Marketing Investment etc.), including accruals / journal postings.
• Assisting with the preparation of budget/plan/forecasts with support from the team, and to provide accurate and timely information to help Trade Team monitor on-going performance.
• Tracking & monitoring actual marketing investment spend vs budget, and flag where corrective action may be required
• Supporting and Performing month-end/quarterly closing activities through processing journal postings/accounting entries/intercompany recharges
• Maintaining master data to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Pricing memo review and pricing release in ECC system
• Updating pricing and trading terms in BPC system
• PO creation / Open Items Management
• Customer Rebate Management and Reconciliations
• Running P&L / profitability reports by customer
• Preparing cashflow projections based on inputs from AP & AR
• Ensuring accuracy and robustness of the relevant financial accounts, in line with International Accounting Standards with the correct levels of authority
• Providing ad hoc support as required by Commercial Finance Managers / Executives and Trade/Marketing teams

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, or an ACCA or CA finalist

• 1 - 2 years of relevant experience in the field
• Basic understanding and knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to engage with stakeholders on virtual platforms.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage and execute responsibilities independently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless 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, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.