Area Finance Analyst BP

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!

Based in Bucharest and reporting to the Area Finance Manager Business Partner as part of the New Categories Corporate Finance Team, Area Finance Analyst BP is required to provide transactional support and reporting to assist with the reporting and control ofthe results of Nicoventures Trading Limited (NVT).

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provision of transactional accounting support to DRBUs ensuring transactions are posted correctly and have the adequate back up information within LRD business model
• Ensuring end markets upload and timely update their forecast into the BPC system
• Adhering to the governance for intra-group recharges and execute the intra-group recharges (including LRD adjustments) in a timely and accurate manner, resolve any queries raised by DRBUs
• Assisting with ad-hoc requests from the markets to fulfil the local legal, fiscal and regulatory requirements
• Assisting with questions from external and internal auditors
• Supporting new market set up in BPC/ECC – supporting master data set-up and supporting end markets where business model changes require adaptation in reporting e.g. customer discounting, licensed model markets etc.
• Working as part of a cross-functional team i.e. IT, end markets and centre operations functions to complete User Acceptance Testing (UAT) from an NVT perspective for market launches, ensuring finance sign off for systems changes for all cross-functional projects
• Assisting management in new market launches with items like pricing conditions for third party models, transfer pricing, and contractual review
• Calculating the BSSA quarterly accrual and recharge and advise Area Finance Business partner of any identified write-offs
• Seeking opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency of the Corporate New Categories reporting within NVT

What are we looking for?

• Degree educated with, preferably, professional accountancy qualification (i.e. CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• A good understanding of group and corporate finance principles/experience and ability to deliver commercial insights in a rapidly evolving area of the business
• Appreciation of taxation consequences would be useful: particularly transfer pricing
• Ability to manage a high volume of data and present in a simple, innovative and impactful way using all current systems to simplify and automate information management. i.e SAP or similar ERP
• Ability to prioritize and being resilient
• Ability to identify process and reporting improvements and proactively implement solutions
• Ability to work independently managing partners across a wide range of location and markets
• Works as an effective Business Partner with a collaborative and flexible style
• Works as a great teammate, collaborating with others to achieve results for the business
• Understand the purpose of this role and related activities in the context of the team, NVT, and wider BAT company
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills are required to influence and challenge.
• Builds and maintains excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
• Advanced English
• Good knowledge of SAP/ BPC/ BI

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.