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ROLE PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Commercial Finance Executive UK&I

FUNCTION: GBS Finance Europe

SUB FUNCTION:  R2R Service Delivery Europe

CITY & COUNTRY: Bucharest, Romania

ROLE SUMMARY

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

The primary responsibility of the role is to proactively manage the delivery of Group Management and Statutory Reporting information in line with the agreed service level agreements.

Group Management information will include financial information required for H1 and FY targets. This will include co-ordination of assumption and other data inputs, running the preparation and generation of financial information and quality review prior to releasing to the customer for approval.

The objective of this role is to enable the COMFOM Commerical Finance Executive to support business objectives by providing quality financial reporting information and analysis support for end markets.

Part of GBS R2R Team, responsible for Marketing Finance Activities for UK&I Markets, reporting line to GBS CFOM Lead, dotted line to Head of Finance UK&I.

Reports to

Direct Reporting Line – Revenue Manager GBS Europe

Dotted Reporting Line – Commercial Finance UK&I

Number of Direct Reports

0-5 Direct reports

Geographic Scope 

EUROPE

Travel Required

N/A

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage and co-ordinates activities for UK&I (UK and Ireland):

Actuals MI management / Actual vs Budget reportingPrepares monthly /periodic actuals reports for MI (Mi Tracker), with high-level analysis of the variations and discuss/ explain any significant variance with BH’s and Marketing Finance teamPrepare reallocation/reclassification journals, if the case, after discussing with BH’sBased on actuals discussion with BH, calculate and post monthly accruals (including evidence from BH’s)Proactively monitors and track costs and highlights any variance from plan, both actual and forecast, informing the Marketing Finance team and the BH’s.Prepare first level commentary, dashboards & variance analysis, including analysis of MI commitments.Provides the business with finance reporting information (TCI & CD analyses etc.) on a timely basis/ad hoc request.Support the Corporate finance for yearly external audit.

Budgeting MIMonthly / by request collates and analyses detailed breakdown of cost and provides input to budget holder for their internal review CY +1 (submit and consolidate the BH’s input templates).After Mi changes approval, as per Marketing Finance instructions, operate all the changes in BPC at WBS/CC level.Distribute standardised reporting packs to BH’s for discussion with Marketing Finance.

Reporting MI In charge with all Mi reporting in BPC, including BPC bi-annually RTM cost split updates.Provide any ad-hoc reports requested by Marketing Finance team.Support the Marketing Finance team on the ad-hoc request for MD reporting from area, including all the submission from EM to area for Power BI area tool.

Cost accounting and MD for MI Manage & understand all cost allocations, cost accounting & queries (e.g. adjustments, accruals, provisioning)Join Budget holders in understanding and applying the results in a favourable mannerRaise eFlow requests for journals/master data changes and own process subsequently to reflect updates.

IFRS15 - In charge with full monthly full cycle of IFRS15 process

Recharges MI

Regular engagement with:

UK&I local EM functions, such as SPI, Supply Chain, Commercial Finance etcUK&I FD, Finance team (Local Corporate Finance, CFOM P&R), GBS P&R, GBS Relationship Manager, GBS Service Lines (GL, IGT, O2C, P2P, MD)

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics and strong understanding of the accounting process and practice in BAT / GBSFull Financial Statements understandingGood Business/ Commercial understanding and curiosityWorking well independentlyVery good stakeholders’ engagement skillsProactivity, initiative-taker, solution orientedGood technical skills and solid knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, specifically SAP, or ERP equivalent, BPC/BI.Knowledgeable in identifying risks and in implementing controls with a continuous improvement mindset.Resilience and quick adaptability to changing environment.

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.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.