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!
Business context
The Assistant Operations Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial operations within the organization, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. They play a key role in analyzing financial data to support decision-making and ensure cost control across various departments. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, provide insights on operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations. Additionally, the Assistant Ops Finance Manager supports the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reviews and ensures alignment with overall business objectives.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage and monitor manufacturing budgets, track costs, and prepare regular financial reports with variance analysis.
- Coordinate the preparation of Capex business cases, including financial justification, ROI analysis, and alignment with business strategies.
- Lead month-end activities to ensure accurate stock reconciliation in the factories, resolving any inventory discrepancies and ensuring financial accuracy.
- Oversee budgeting, tracking, and reporting of Capex for operations
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to the operations team, supporting decision-making and cost optimization.
- Prepare financial reports and dashboards; conduct variance analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Collaborate with operations to implement cost-saving initiatives and improve efficiency.
- Maintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and support control documentation requirements
- Ensure adherence to financial governance, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements
- Work closely with senior management to set and achieve yearly financial targets, ensuring alignment between operational
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience
- MBA Grad with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in Major MNC OR Graduate of Finance & Accounting with at least 2-3 years of relevant work experience (in Major MNC) OR ACCA, CIMA or CFA with 4 years Bachelors degree in Finance & Accounting, and at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience in major MNC.
Functional Knowledge & Skills- Knowledge of Accounting Standards
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Strong expertise in budgeting processes and related matters
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Managerial & Interpersonal Skills- Effective communication, presentation and facilitation
- Business Partnering
Working Relationship
Internal
External
- Foster a strong working relationship with the Ops Business Partner and finance teams within the organization to ensure seamless business operations
- Liaise with GBS to provide high quality information in a timely manner.
- Internal Auditors
- External Auditors
Functional Success Criteria
Success Criterion Based on Core Competencies and Capabilities
Level (1 to 4)
Description
- Timely delivery of operational and cycle plans
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Assessment of planning, as measured by other areas, in terms of:
- Ability to solve conflicts
- Involve and get input from all relevant areas
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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.
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. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
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.