Commercial Finance Manager

Job title: Commercial Finance Manager

Company: British American Tobacco


Job description: BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industryTo achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!British American Tobacco Pakistan has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager in LahoreThe goal is to provide timely, proactive financial evaluation, information, and advice that enable Trade teams and management to develop and execute effective plans and make informed decisions. Additionally, the aim is to foster strong financial and commercial awareness throughout the entire Trade function, ensuring an effective internal control environment.Your key responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of month-end closing, including sales rebate reconciliation, and lead the monthly planning cycle.
• Analyze general ledgers to provide comprehensive insights for management review.
• Lead the preparation of budgets, plans, and forecasts, providing accurate and timely information for ongoing performance monitoring.
• Lead the financial analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Marketing programs and touchpoints, enabling better decision-making and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Leadership Team on financial controls, profit delivery, budgeting, marketing plans, operating expenses, and capex.
• Contribute to the pricing strategy for the market through running simulations and elasticity analysis.
• Analyze and offer recommendations on product and brand profitability.
• Drive ad hoc projects as needed.

What are we looking for?

• Degree educated, ideally in commerce, accounting, or finance, with a professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or MBA
• 5+ years of experience in a similar dynamic operating environment – matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders to manage
• Broad experience in large global organization/ FMCG
• Experience of leading and developing small teams
• Good stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Experience in strategic analysis, data analytics and business modelling, project planning and execution, commercial foresight
• Familiar with SAP

• 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 .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.

Expected salary:

Location: Lahore, Punjab

Job date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:04:08 GMT

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