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 TobaccoPakistan has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Analyst in Lahore
SENIORITY LEVEL: Non Management
FUNCTION: GBS Finance
REPORTS TO: Assistant Finance Manager
LOCATION: Lahore
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
To provide timely proactive financial evaluation, information and advice that enables Commercial teams and management to develop and implement effective plans and take informed decisions. To help build strong financial and commercial awareness within the whole Commercial function.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Support Commercial Finance Executives in analysing Trade Financials and Key Performance Indicators, to facilitate effective decision making and improve efficiency and effectiveness of marketing spend
- Active involvement in month-end closing activities for relevant P&L items (Revenue, Gross Margin, Marketing Investment etc.), including accruals / journal postings
- To assist with the preparation of budget/plan/forecasts with support from the team, and to provide accurate and timely information to help Trade Team supervise ongoing performance
- Track & supervise actual marketing investment spend vs budget, and flag where corrective action may be required
- Supporting and Performing month-end/quarterly closing activities through processing journal postings/accounting entries/intercompany recharges
- Master Data maintenance
- Pricing memo review and pricing release in ECC system
- Update pricing and trading terms in BPC system
- PO creation / Open Items Management
- Customer Rebate Management and Reconciliations
- Run P&L / profitability reports by customer
- Prepare cashflow projections based on inputs from AP & AR
- To ensure accuracy and robustness of the relevant financial accounts, in line with International Accounting Standards with the accurate levels of authority
- Ad hoc support as required by Commercial Finance Managers / Executives and Trade teams
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Effective working relations and Business Partnering through consistent and accurate finance support to Finance and Commercial teams.
- Ability to produce reliable reporting and ensure key financial controls.
- Timely completion of relevant tracking templates
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Basic understanding and knowledge of Finance with relevant educational background.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English with different stakeholders through virtual platforms.
- Dedicated and proactive individual with ability to handle & execute own responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills#LI-NS2
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.