Assistant Commercial Finance Manager

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!

British American Tobacco Pakistan has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Commercial Finance Manager in Lahore

To provide timely proactive financial evaluation, information and advice that enables Commercial & Trade teams and management to develop and implement effective plans and take informed decisions. To help build strong financial and commercial awareness within the whole Commercial and Trade function including an effective internal control environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting team in analysing and performing Pricing Strategy & Execution to facilitate effective Pricing decision and system management.
• Handling customer rebate, reconciliations, intercompany recharges, and Non-Criminal Loss (NCL).
• Supporting and Performing month-end closing activities through processing journal postings or accounting entries, and Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
• Handling various system driven activities - Master Data maintenance, Pricing data release in company ERP (SAP) & Trade Sales system, Update pricing and trading terms in BPC system.
• Handling Commercial Finance Budgeting and Forecasting including Budget review, reporting, and leading system entries.
• Supporting End Market Commercial Finance team for various query management, ensuring governance and compliance including effective execution of Sox controls.
• Carry out the pricing reporting and analysis for the market. Assist Manager in the review and assessment competitors' marketing activities, financials, and market share to advise strategic decisions.
• Ad hoc support as required by Commercial Finance Managers / Executives and Trade & brand teams in BAT End Market
• Engage in business partnering with the Marketing Team, covering financial controls, profit delivery, budgeting, marketing plan, operating expenses, and capex.
• Actively participate in the monthly SOP process, ensuring accountability and alignment of financial metrics.
• Conduct financial analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Marketing programs and touchpoints, enabling better decision-making and prioritization.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on product and brand profitability.

Key Success Factors:

• Business partnering approach with ability to optimally build working relations with commercial/ trade & brand teams at end markets
• Ability to provide data driven analysis and insights to trade/brand teams to drive right decision making

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

• Basic understanding and knowledge of Finance with relevant educational background.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English with different partners through virtual platforms. The Arabic language will be a plus point.
• Dedicated and proactive individual with ability to handle & execute own responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Experience in Business Partnering & FP&A
• Experience in SAP
• Advanced Excel & Power BI
• Strong PowerPoint skills

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.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of 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, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an 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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential. #LI-NS2