Corporate Finance Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

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BAT IS LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTANT MANAGER – PLANNING & REPORTING

REPORTS TO: Corporate Finance Manager

FUNCTION: Corporate Finance

SALARY RANGE: Basic + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Selangor, Malaysia

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of GBS Regional Corporate Finance Team.

The primary responsibility of the role is to proactively drive the delivery of Statutory & Management Reporting in accordance with Accounting Standards and Governance Controls for the end markets.

This role requires to work with the market to deliver robust and agile financial forecasting, reporting, and important analysis, often for Senior Finance partners and key business meetings. This role requires close collaboration with both the Finance Manager and Financial Controller, Regional Corporate office and is heavily involved in dealing directly with senior stakeholders from end markets. The role includes delivering Month End, Half Year, Fast Close and Year End financial reporting while identifying Operational Efficiencies in key areas to achieve results.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Lead the delivery of financial information and scenarios required for meetings, budget and for actuals in line with the agreed service level agreements of our customers & meeting the targets/expectations
• Collaborating closely with different functions 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 prioritized
• Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of regional overheads across various departments and business units, analyzing and reporting on regional overheads to aid decision-making process and implementing strategies to optimize overhead expenditure.
• Collaborate with business units to oversee high-level cash management responsibilities, including reviewing operating cash flows, analyzing cash conversion to profit, and budgeting for key sensitivities identified by business units.
• Evaluate consolidated regional investment proposals, monitor capital expenditure (capex) against budget allocations and collaborate with business units to track project progress and expenditures.
• Consolidate inputs from business units for stock build resource allocation, reviewing inputs alongside Treasury, Regional Operations and Regional Corporate Finance Controller and ensuring coordinated and strategic stock build management across the region.
• Support financial planning and budgeting processes in line with the Integrated Business Planning and Performance Management (IBPM) rhythm and Commercial Planning & Analysis (CP&A) guidelines, providing input and insights to enhance accuracy and effectiveness.
• Develop and assist in automating processes utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders. Leveraging on expertise as subject matter expert in Power BI dashboard as and when required, ensuring financial plans are well-informed, transparent, accessible to end users and aligned with organizational goals, driving informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by the Regional Corporate Finance Controller.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• At least 5 years of proven experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
• Possess high potential, strong technical and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of accounting principles (ie: IFRS)
• A detailed understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, specifically BI/BPC, SAP or ERP equivalent
• Knowledge in Power BI is preferred
• Understand the impact of the accounting process and practice
• Understand the platforms and analyze reports, identify issues and challenges within reports functionalities and data
• An ability to work with all levels within the organization & experience in managing senior stakeholders
• Attention to detail, analytical, proactive, and can work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance. Professional accountancy qualification i.e. CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA will be an added advantage.

KEY INTERACTIONS / STAKEHOLDERS:

Create a proactive and effective stakeholder engagement to maintain good relationships.

• Cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, SP&I, IDT, HR, others) - collaborate to provide end to end finance delivery for regions / areas / end markets
• Global Business Services (R2R teams) - collaborate closely with other Global Business Service centers to provide high quality, timely management information to the business

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 prioritize 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 recognize 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.