Finance Manager SNO - New Categories

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. 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 a Finance Manager in Bucharest.

The Supply Network Operations (SNO) Finance is working in partnership with SNO to build strategy and coordinate the execution of outstanding Supply Network & Manufacturing Footprint. This role will focus specifically on the Customer Fulfilment/Logistics operations of New Categories Business, which is a key elements of BAT Supply Chain and is becoming increasingly complex.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• NC Freight Forecasting: Establish & Agree input assumptions with multiple partners including NC Plan, NC Ops, GDDC China, CF COE, CF Procurement etc. Institutionalize a robust monthly forecast calculation & review process.
• NC Freight Actualization: Leading external service provider i.e., DHL to supervise and control the process of invoices and accrual posting. Extracting and checking Actuals freight cost on monthly basis.
• Establishing and rigorously implementing review of actual vs forecast reviews with core business collaborators with analysis, insights & recommendations.
• Transfer Pricing (TP) of Freight: Lead and implement the exercise of calculating transfer prices of freight as per requirements from NVT Corporate Finance at minimum SOP4 and SOP10 cycles.
• Freight Capitalization: Lead and implement capitalization of freight cost related to NC stock of NVT i.e. On hand in HUB Warehouses or in transit to HUB warehouses. This must be performed at each quarter end.
• Freight True-up: Calculate freight true-up (balance of cost in NVT not allocated to markets) in NVT on a periodic basis (Quarterly subject to change with discussion), cascade & align with all relevant team members including NC Ops Finance, Regional Ops Finance and DRBU/EM Finance Allocate actual freight cost to markets at a decided frequency monthly/quarterly.
• Forums Reporting: Leading and providing analysis/insights for multiple forums i.e. GPC, GS&I, Logistics DMS, CF monthly review etc.
• Business Partnering: Provide valuable, commercially focused finance business partnering service to CF COE actively understanding and contributing to business decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Consistently working towards efficiency and simplification of ways of working achievement understanding/alignment with collaborators and changing processes/policies as required.
• Controls & Governance: Keeping a close eye on the controls involved in are of responsibility/influence, ensuring controls awareness to business and compliance with zero exceptions.

What are we looking for?

• Previous roles with demonstrated ability to influence without authority in a matrix organisation and strong Influencing, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems (SAP / BPC)
• Critical Thinking, fact oriented, Data Analytics skills, strong abilities with Excel and Power BI
• Experience in strategic analysis & planning and execution, performance metrics, project evaluation
• Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesize, communicate and present complex information
• Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, pro-active, collaborative and consultative
• Innovation approach, ability to match customer insights with supply chain and technology insights for accelerated problem-solving

What we offer you?
o We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
o 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
o 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.
o You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
o 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 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.