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BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR CORPORATE FINANCE MANAGER – EXPORTS

SENIORITY LEVEL: Senior Level

FUNCTION: Finance – Corporate Finance

LOCATION: Southampton

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

BENEFITS

• UK yearly Incentive Bonus – competitive % based on business results and average annual salary
• Attractive Private Pension Plan - up to 15%, Private Medical cover, Doctor @hand-24/7 GP appointments, by video or by phone, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world
• Share Reward Scheme (free shares and share saving scheme), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits Scheme: Tax Return Assistance, Cycle To Work, Holiday Trading, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance; Onsite Gym and Gyms Discounts-discounts at over 3,700 gyms, SPAs, pools, studios and outdoor fitness events across the UK; Season Ticket loans-Interest free loans for purchase of annual tickets for public transport

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

The role leads the corporate finance team for BAT Exports, a UK company whose principal activity is the management of commercial and supply chain activities in Western Europe and other markets, including the production, purchase, marketing and distribution of tobacco products.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

The role of the Senior Corporate Finance Manager is based in Southampton, leads a team of 9 and the primary responsibilities include:

• Review, control and manage budgets; group management accounts (with specific focus on Operations) and statutory accounts for BAT Exports Limited;
• Manage treasury function, Royalties income and expenses, Headcount budgets;
• Ensure compliance with local and group controls, SOX standards and minimise financial risks for BAT Exports Ltd;
• Responsibility for the on-going development of forecasting tools and techniques to ensure accurate P&L and cash forecasts within BAT Exports.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Timely and accurate presentation of management information to Senior Management;
• Reviewing and approving P&L and cash flow forecasts via BPC for the AME Ops Direct Business Unit (including 9 factory locations);
• Monthly review of financials, manual inputs, P&L split by multiple business streams and Balance sheet for BAT Exports in a SOX compliant way;
• Running monthly Ops business meetings focused on profit, stock risk, other ops relevant matters;
• Day to day approval of journals, accruals, purchase orders and cash spend in line with statement of Delegated Authority;
• Approval of monthly net cash forecast via BATCASH;
• Reviewing and approving hedging across multiple currencies to reduce foreign exchange risk;
• Business Risk management – implementation of key controls, policies and procedures etc;
• Adhoc projects;
• Royalties income and Expenses including Masterdata changes for entire BAT Group;
• Accruals and day to day transactions including recharges between Exports and group entities.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

• Significant relevant corporate finance experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment;
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal controls environment;
• Self-motivated and experienced in leading a team and managing senior stakeholders;
• Strong Influencing, leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Good commercial awareness and awareness of key interfaces;
• Computer literacy with respect to SAP, BPC and advanced MS Office skills;

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Degree educated and fully qualified accountant.

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

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!