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!
BAT GREECE IS LOOKING FOR A COMMERCIAL FINANCE GROWTH MANAGER
SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced professional
FUNCTION: Finance
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
START DATE: As soon as possible
LOCATION: Athens, Greece
PURPOSE
Works in partnership with the business to:
- Translate strategies into plans and budgets, providing commercial insights relating to future performance.
- Manage and coordinate the provision of structured and insightful analysis of financial and non-financial data in order to influence and enable strategic financial decisions.
Finance business partners will support one or more functions be aligned with one or more functions such as: Marketing (including Resource Allocation and Pricing & Excise), Operations (including Supply Chain)
Reports to: Area Head of Finance
Geographic Scope: Area
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Manages and coordinates activities to provide value added, commercially focussed insights to the business.
Plans and monitors the execution of strategy through:
- Providing high-quality financial information and advice to business units/cluster
- Identifying, implementing, and reviewing effective internal financial planning processes and controls
- Developing Pricing & Excise strategy by providing insights into the future Pricing & Excise landscape in terms of understanding the consumers perception of price and how that influences consumer brand choice, competitor strategy and competitive pricing tactics, and the potential actions of our partners (government and trade), competitors and illicit trade
- Sharing insightful financial analysis, showing the financial implications of decisions and helping the business unit/cluster get approval for commercially viable business cases, budgets, and investment proposals
- Building strong financial and commercial awareness within business units and challenging business managers to improve performance
- Defining and implementing best practice planning and control techniques in line with business needs
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Degree educated with professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MBA)- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
- Solid experience in Commercial Finance is a must. Additional experience in Corporate Finance is also desirable and will be considered a plus
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, i.e., SAP/BPC/BI
- Experience in strategic analysis & planning and execution, performance metrics, project evaluation and commercial acumen
- Comfort in dealing with complex matrix structures, as well as with external stakeholders
- Strong influencing, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Flexible leadership style to manage team members, peers, and senior stakeholders
- Story Telling: Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesise, communicate, and present information to different audiences
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 52,000 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!
