Corporate Finance Controller

Country: Romania
Location: Bucharest
Function: Global Business Services
Level: Experienced Professional
Appointment Type: Permanent

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level

FUNCTION: Finance

LOCATION: Bucharest

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of Record to Report department.

The role is responsible for the support of the DRBU Finance team and owns the end to end record to report process. The Controller is responsible for coordinating and executing quality planning and reporting activities as well as managing controls and risks. The role provides performance management and commercial support to end market functions outside of Finance and is the single point of contact between GBS and DRBU.

Reports to: Corporate Finance Senior Manager

Geographic Scope: GBS ENA

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Business partnering (project and cost centre support); forecast vs actual variance analyses;
• Finance-related communications to business, eg. SAA local policy changes, DOA activations, monthly deadlines (eg. Month-end closure, quarter-end, et al.), T&E communications, IFRS 16 accounting, balance sheet reconciliations;
• BPC reporting: monthly MOPE target alignment, commentaries submissions (eg. Flash reporting, working capital, admin overheads, management commentaries), S&OP reporting/presentations;
• Planning calendar coordination among GBS, EMs & Area;
• Ensure delivery of accurate financial information (Budgets, Forecasts and Actual results), in line with group accounting principles;
• Compile commentary and ensure accuracy and articulation of variances appropriate;
• Ensuring financial control (including SOX) is implemented at the EM level;
• Support internal and external audit within job holder’s responsibility.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Preferably ACCA qualified with at least 5 years progressive experience in Financial Reporting and Planning;
• Experience in SAP;
• Team player who collaborates and coordinates effectively within a DRBU with stakeholders at varying levels in the organisational hierarchy;
• Should help identify and drive initiatives that have a business focus and are commercially viable;
• Strong people management skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and keep to tight deadlines;
• This role requires strong communication skills and will need to liaise with EM FD’s and GBS team.

We might not have an open role at this moment, but, because our work environment is very dynamic, we are encouraging you to apply for this position and, the moment we have a suitable position for your profile the Recruitment Team will contact you as soon as possible.

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!