BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. 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!
BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR NC PLANNING AND ANALYSIS MANAGER
JOB TYPE: Permanent
FUNCTION: Operations
SALARY RANGE: competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
LOCATION: London, United Kingdom
Purpose Statement
Handle Global New Categories financial performance (expectations, results, and drivers) through the provision of high-quality management reporting, including appropriate business insights and analysis in a timely and accurate manner to a wide range of partners both internally and externally. Handle Reporting Guidance for New Categories, as well as processes and system improvement when needed, including driving data quality, for accurate and timely financial assessments, track and compare market trends and provide deeper understanding of our multi-category business, ultimately supporting balanced performance in both top-line and bottom-line results. Business Partnering both Commercial and Ops Finance supporting strategic target of our investments and resources.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide standard monthly performance dashboards to the Leadership Team and Business Partners
- Develop and supervise critical metrics for New Categories performance across products, channels, investment categories by crafting tailored Dashboards for Finance and Non-Finance partners
- Drive automation and simplification in Combustibles and NC reporting.
- Act as a key link between the Global FP&A Team and the Global New Categories Finance team
- Custodian of Global Reporting methodology and guidelines for New Categories and act as a Centre of Excellence for the End Market/Regional Units
- Ensure the New Categories Global Reporting Guidelines (Pink Book and Green Book) is maintained and kept up to date.
- Support Project Evolution from a NC point of view and roll out any system changes
- Manage projects and initiatives supporting the Head of the function to provide valuable insights
- Support the preparation of finance content for forum meetings, i.e., Management Board, Ops Com, etc.
- Deliver insightful and easy to understand presentations of financial results, highlighting risks and opportunities
- Provide high quality financial and commercial information to the business
- Enable high-quality evidence-based decision making and advice to the business
- Act as the key interface between the finance function and different areas of the business to discuss financial plans and initiatives to meet business objectives
- Identify and oversee the implementation of continuous improvement and performance excellence activities to ensure ongoing improvements in business performance
- Develop and lead a highly motivated, capable and adequately resourced team, developing talent and a performance management culture that drives value through employee engagement and successfully meets or exceeds all strategic objectives.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial assessments by driving data quality, optimizing reporting processes, and enhancing systems as needed.
- Provide strategic business partnering to Commercial and Ops Finance teams, aligning investments and resources with strategic objectives to achieve balanced growth in revenue and profitability.
- Support a deeper understanding of market trends and multi-category dynamics to drive informed decision-making
Contextual Information
I. Context
Role complexity and nature will vary dependent on part of the BAU deliverables, new projects and initiatives assigned.
II. Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Degree or equivalent experience educated with relevant professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / MBA)
- Significant experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.
- Detailed understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems (i.e. SAP / HFM / BI /BPC.
- Experience in analysing reports, identify issues and challenges management.
- Strong Influencing, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in strategic analysis & planning and execution, performance measurements, project evaluation, commercial acuity.
- Ability to simplifying sophisticated situations and synthesise, communicate, and present complex information.
- Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, pro-active, collaborative, and consultative.
III. Working Relationship
- Regional / Functional Leadership Team; Regional / Functional Commercial Managers; wider Finance function.
- Business unit managers – credible and strong working relationship. Act as trusted business partner in order to challenge and support the business to improve overall performance.
- Finance Shared Services Centre (GBS) – collaborate closely with Finance Shared Service centres to provide high quality, timely management information to the business.
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!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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.
