Senior Corporate Finance Manager

London

The British American Tobacco Group
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BAT is evolving rapidly 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 seeking colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together.

British American Tobacco United Kingdom has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Corporate Finance Manager - Reporting Developments in London.

The Senior Corporate Finance Manager will lead the adoption of reporting developments from an accounting and business process perspective, working with Group partners to meet reporting and compliance objectives. The role covers developments across three jurisdictions: United Kingdom, United States, and South Africa.

Your key responsibilities will include:
  1. Proactively monitoring accounting standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., UK Listing, SEC) to ensure corporate financial reporting adapts efficiently to changing environments.
  2. Reviewing assigned accounting/regulatory developments, preparing proposals considering business process implications, metrics, and risks.
  3. Leading business process reviews and creating new processes to support regulatory changes, ensuring controls, SOx compliance, IT systems, and collaboration are managed effectively.
  4. Managing opening balance sheet conversions, policy setting, and governance adherence.
  5. Reviewing reporting outputs and working with global partners to enhance reporting quality and compliance.
  6. Managing stakeholder relationships and educating key functions such as End Markets, Tax, Treasury, IR, Business Controls, and Business Optimization.
What are we looking for?
  • Professional financial qualification with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Experience in financial reporting and implementing changes in accounting standards within a dynamic, global FMCG environment preferred.
  • Understanding of finance tools and systems such as SAP and BPC.
  • Effective relationship management across multiple functions, including non-finance.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle ambiguity.
What we offer you?
  • Market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
  • A range of benefits including health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and flexible holidays.
  • Opportunities for career development through online learning platforms and growth programs.
  • An environment committed to continuous improvement and transformation.
Why join BAT?

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Learn more about our culture and employee experience here .

Date Posted: 15 May 2025
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