As the Financial Manager at British American Tobacco (BAT), you will be responsible for driving the financial performance and strategic commitments of the Agri-business sector. This critical role involves providing accurate financial management information, managing leaf costs, forecasting working capital, and ensuring robust internal controls and compliance. You will act as a key business partner, challenging the status quo and collaborating across various functions to achieve organizational objectives.
Principal Accountabilities
Financial Planning & Reporting: Ensure delivery of Agri-business company plan commitments and provide timely financial management information relating to Leaf costs, blends, working capital, and variances.
Operational Efficiency: Challenge the status quo on potential productivity savings and participate in loss analysis and idea-generation forums.
Risk & Loss Management: Proactively manage and report losses, including early warnings of potential risks.
Compliance & Audits: Ensure appropriate treatment of import duties, levies, and leaf costs. Liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and regulatory compliance.
Financial Control: Manage cash flow and working capital for leaf-related inputs. Drive the control environment for asset and inventory management.
Continuous Improvement: Drive compliance to internal controls and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Leaf and GLT teams.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with external partners for insights and leverage. Collaborate with Shared Service Teams and Area/Regional Operations Finance Teams on information requests and cost forecasts.
Leadership: Contribute to BAT’s inclusive culture and focus on personal leadership development for career advancement.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: A relevant university degree.
Professional Certification: Professional accountancy qualification (such as ACCA or CPA).
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in finance or audit.
Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in an FMCG or agri-business environment is an added advantage.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of SAP is highly desirable.
Key Skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships across all levels.
Strong influencing skills to interact effectively with senior management.
Proven ability in business partnership and decision support.
Clear understanding of commercial business drivers.
Independent project management skills with the ability to maintain objectivity while partnering with operations and finance functions.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the official British American Tobacco careers portal. Click the application link provided: Apply Here. This will redirect you to the BAT careers website to complete your application.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official British American Tobacco (BAT) careers page through the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1183227. This link redirects to the careers.bat.com application portal. Ensure you have your CV and professional certificates ready for upload.
