Accounts Payable Team Leader - Issue Resolution

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 industry

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

British American Tobacco Romania has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Leader in Bucharest

This role is responsible for managing and leading a team of employees, communicating company goals and deadlines to the team and ensuring a positive experience for the End Markets.

The team leader will motivate team members, will assess performance and provide expertise and support to AP management team. The objective of this role is to enable the team to meet all business objectives by providing quality and accuracy in daily activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for AP team, 9-14 members.
• Active involvement in defining AP agenda of simplification, automation and best in class delivery of KPI.
• Drive business excellence, year on year improvement for the main KPIs - Paid on Time (POT), E-invoicing, GR/IR for the DRBUs/Markets in scope.
• Apply with 100% accuracy all Sanctioned related controls within the end-to-end process.
• Ensure reports and controls are delivered with high accuracy, as per agreed timelines.
• Periodic review of reporting activities, assess automation opportunities and identify new ways of working.
• Conduct performance evaluation for direct reports/team members and review against performance objectives setup.
• Develop and coach team members, developing a strong pipeline of high potential talent.
• Active involvement in the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth onboarding journey for new joiners within the team.
• Ensure procedures and SOX/Non-SOX controls are adhered to and successfully delivered by the team.
• Ensure that process manuals (TLDs) are up-to-date and 100% accurate.
• Act as point of escalation for the end markets, ensuring a fast reaction in identifying and implementing solutions.
• Ensures smooth both-way communication with the team, keeping the team up to date with changes, business decisions and process updates.
• Work with the team to identify and implement process improvements that will support the overall process efficiency and/or will improve the controls' environment.
• Develop own leadership capabilities, maintaining highly motivated and engaged teams via mentor, Reward & Celebration instruments.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with key contacts in end markets and GBS.

What are we looking for?

Experience Required

• Advance English skills - spoken and written
• 2+ years' experience in Finance and Accounting
• Experience of working with SAP
• People management experience
• Highly organized and deadline oriented

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Proficiency with Ms. Office (especially Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• Ability to understand the tools & platforms used, analyse reports and identify challenges within reporting functionalities and data
• Ability to deliver the targets for Key Performance Indicators and implement corrective actions plans
• Able to drive very good collaboration and effective communication at all levels
• Ability to meet deadlines, good time management
• Ability to guide or explain current process, business decisions to others
• Problem solving, prioritization attitude
• Very customer oriented, able to handle and drive calls/ meetings/ initiatives with different collaborators at different levels

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably with specialization in Accounting or Finance
• EU work permit - required

BENEFICIAL

• Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage

• Finance and accounting experience are preferred
• 2+ years' work experience in Finance / Accounting department
• Experience in a previous multicultural work environment is an advantage

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, color, 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.