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 journeyBAT MY IS LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTANT CORPORATE FINANCE MANAGERSENIORITY LEVEL:Junior level management positionFUNCTION:FinanceLOCATION:KL, MalaysiaROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVESThe Assistant Corporate Finance Manager clearly understands the business dynamics in terms of stakeholder management, budget management and supporting the business in the process of decision:making.The Assistant Corporate Finance Manager will also be key to support in ensuring a sound control environment to address business risks and model the competitive impact on BAT's businessRelationship Objective:Create a proactive and effective stakeholder engagement to maintain good relationships with corporate functions like HR, finance, IDT; internal community, budget holders, external auditors ad cross:functional teams (Finance/Marketing/SP and I, othersInnovation Objective:Identify and actively pursue continuous improvement opportunities to increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of processesReports to:Corporate Finance ManagerReporting Level:Junior level management positionWHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOREnd market Finance business partners:Corporate and Commercial Finance team members at the end market, to drive a robust management forecasting and reporting process, provisioning of financial insights, ad:hoc analysis, and facilitating an environment where simplification and continuous improvement are prioritisedTo support the GBS FC and corporate finance manager for coordination in the preparation of the annual company Plan and assist business managers to identify opportunities to optimise costs and assets use within this process and on an ongoing basisTo provide management with routine information, analysis andadvice on ongoing performance against plans to enhance decision:makingTo support BPC disclosure, Sox control, audit pack while coordinating with external auditors for statutory reportingAbove:market stakeholders:This role will involve interaction with Regional Corporate Finance, including managing reporting timelines and responding to ad:hoc queriesTo coordinate all activities related to the provision of forecasts for all types of expenditures in the entity and the activity of calculating and reporting to local and area management of the performance in accordance with the BAT guidelinesIdentify, assess and, where appropriate implement efficiency improvementsManage the delivery of financial information and scenariosEnsure business needs and relationships are fulfilled and enhanced through proactive involvement and interactionSupporting a smooth quarterly close and commentary processESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEExperience RequiredKnowledge and understanding of SAP, BPC (added advantage) with some commercial/audit experienceTeam player who collaborates and coordinates effectively within the DRBU, with stakeholders at varying levels in the organisational hierarchyAnalytical, organizational and self:management skills with an ability to contribute to change in a dynamic environmentAbility to work under pressure and reach the tight deadlinesKnowledgeable in identifying risks and in implementing controlsProactive, persuasive, creative and prepared to challenge existing ideas from own level in the organizationPossess excellent communication skillsOver 3:5 years of Finance experienceStrong people management skillsHigher education in Finance/Economics/Accounting sphereA financial background with a professional accountancy qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA)Proficiency in EnglishWE ARE BATAt 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 wi
