Corporate Tax Specialist - Reporting Developments

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: Experienced Professional

FUNCTION: Finance

LOCATION: London, U.K.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical advisory and becoming the single point of contact on tax guidance with respect to accounting and regulatory developments to include actual reporting and forecasting; involvement in existing processes is expected to ensure appropriate integration of evolving developments;
• Proactive monitoring of accounting standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring that corporate tax reporting is proactively meeting the changing regulatory and accounting environment;
• Preparing proposal papers on the application of tax improvements, accounting and regulatory developments ensuring technical accuracy, impact analysis on primary statements, key performance indicators and Non-GAAP measures through appropriate business application, drafting of proposed disclosure requirements and clear articulation of risks and mitigations;
• Tax assessing differences across all accounting and regulatory updates to include how these impact tax critical metrics;
• Reviewing actual and forecast data from the Group’s reporting system within timeline to ensure accurate application of tax accounting and regulatory changes;
• Developing system capabilities to ensure the most efficient and effective approach to align with accounting and regulatory developments across the Group, including actuals reporting, true up procedures and forecasting;
• Documenting and drafting new business processes for annual and interim actual reporting and for forecast tax rate reporting, in accordance with accounting and regulatory developments;
• Developing and following associated SOx controls;
• Ensuring all developments are built into the tax reporting timetable and business as usual resourcing requirements are appropriately assessed to ensure accounting and regulatory developments are implemented into ongoing reporting in a governed manner;
• Creating and implementing training and communication plans to the Global Tax & Finance function;
• Coordinating consistent compliance across end markets.

What are we looking for?

• Degree educated with relevant professional accountancy/legal/tax qualification;
• Financial reporting experience required with IFRS and US GAAP expertise strongly preferred;
• Experience of implementing changes in accounting standards or regulations within a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment preferred;
• A detailed understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems to include SAP and BPC;
• Effective working relationships across multiple collaborators – including non-finance;
• Ability to work under pressure, keep to tight deadlines and be motivated to deal with ambiguity;
• Excellent tax accounting knowledge and SOx

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 experiencehere.

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.