Commercial Finance Intern

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!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Internship

JOB TITLE: Commercial Finance Intern

DURATION: 6 months (high possibility to be prolonged to 12 months)

FUNCTION: Finance

SUB FUNCTION: UKI Finance

CITY & COUNTRY: London, Chiswick

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

We are looking for an intern to join our UK&I Finance Team for BAT UK. The role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations in Commercial Finance. It is a 6-month internship based at Chiswick office in London. You will not only gain practical experience within the Finance team but will also have opportunities to understand how the business operate with departmental inductions.
Reports to: Commercial Finance Executive
Geographic Scope: UK & Ireland

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Supporting Financial data collection from various teams (Trade, Marketing, Supply Chain).
• Involvement in Credit Control, working closely with Trade and Customer Service Teams to investigate pricing claims and raise related credit notes
• Exposure to revenue stream, assisting the team with pricing maintenance in the system, as well as making sure the controls in place are being adhered to
• Vendor/Customer system maintenance that requires coordination and communication with all the functions in the business
• Developing and maintaining financial models for various purposes (Promotional Spend, Overheads, Customer margins, Customer profitability) compatible with our planning system.
• Supporting with Month End procedures: consolidation of accruals, posting journals, recharges, ensuring all the corrections are done, etc.
• Ad-hoc finance support/ projects.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Do you have a genuine interest in Commercial Finance and are you comfortable working with Excel?
• Do you have financial or economics studies?
• Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to work?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar. Genuine interest in Finance.
• Basic knowledge of Financial and Accounting processes.
• Strong Excel skills (LOOKUPs, SUMIFs, Pivot tables). General confidence in working with numbers and multiple large spreadsheets.
• Good PowerPoint skills (especially charts). Power BI skills.
• You are an analytical thinker who loves numbers and has an eye for details.
• Excellent communications skills (as you will be working with multiple stakeholders across functions and levels).

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.