[Expression of Interest] Commercial Finance Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

JOB TITLE: Commercial Finance Manager

FUNCTION: Finance

CITY & COUNTRY: Seoul, South Korea

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

Commercial Finance Manager is, as part of the commercial teams, seen to be a valued business partner, through the provision of proactive, innovative and actionable commercial insights, whilst displaying strong leadership and passion in providing business decision support especially by leading the development of strong commercial awareness.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

Reports to

Sr. Commercial Finance Manager

Number of Direct Reports

-

Core Relationships

Internal

• Business unit managers: Credible and strong working relationship. Act as trusted business advisor
• Financial Control: Collaborate to provide end-to-end finance delivery for end-market
• Finance Shared Services Centre: Collaborate closely with Finance Shared Services Centres to provide high-quality, timely management information to the business

External

• External Service Providers (e.g. Suppliers/Agencies, etc.): Maintain supplier relationship
• Government/Regulatory bodies: maintaining on-going relationship and dialogue

Geographic Scope

Local

Travel Required

N/A

• Ensure development and implementation of an effective information management and sound control environment
• Drive business result through EMF processes by providing relevant commercial and financial insights
• Ensure financial/business aspects involved in marketing decision making process as well as marketing aspects in financial decision-making process
• Ensure rigorous and proactive financial insights are provided to achieve optimal resources allocation based on portfolio alignment, effectiveness of spend and long-term brand equity building, etc.
• Ensure all resources are allocated according to business key priorities and resource availability
• Drive on-going, cross-functional interfaces with key stakeholders across the business
• Ensures innovative ways of working to be adopted such as inventing creative analysis frameworks, automating manual works, eliminating redundant/no-value-added works to increase company’s overall effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensures opportunities identified and fulfilled for the improvement of Marketing and Finance processes, information systems, and procedures in line with business development

ESSENTIAL

Experience Required

• 5-7 years’ experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Experience dealing with external stakeholders
• Broad experience in large global organisation with in-depth knowledge in specific FMCG process areas

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, i.e. SAP/HFM/BI/BCP
• Strong influencing, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience in strategic analysis & planning and execution, performance metrics, project evaluation and commercial acumen
• Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesise, communicate, and present complex information
• Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, pro-active, collaborative, and consultative

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• A degree educated with professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MBA)

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.