Senior Corporate Finance Manager - Reporting Developments

The British American Tobacco Group; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Corporate Finance Manager in London. This role involves leading reporting developments and ensuring compliance with accounting standards across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a professional financial qualification and experience in financial reporting within a dynamic environment, alongside strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Market-leading annual performance bonus

Health plans

Work-life balance initiatives

Transportation support

Flexible holiday plans

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in implementing changes in accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead business process reviews and create new processes.
• Enhance reporting quality and compliance with global partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Financial Reporting

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Professional Financial Qualification

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

BAT is evolving rapidly 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 seeking colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco United Kingdom has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Corporate Finance Manager – Reporting Developments in London.

The Senior Corporate Finance Manager will lead the adoption of reporting developments from an accounting and business process perspective, working with Group partners to meet reporting and compliance objectives. The role covers developments across three jurisdictions: United Kingdom, United States, and South Africa.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Proactively monitoring accounting standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., UK Listing, SEC) to ensure corporate financial reporting adapts efficiently to changing environments.
2. Reviewing assigned accounting/regulatory developments, preparing proposals considering business process implications, metrics, and risks.
3. Leading business process reviews and creating new processes to support regulatory changes, ensuring controls, SOx compliance, IT systems, and collaboration are managed effectively.
4. Managing opening balance sheet conversions, policy setting, and governance adherence.
5. Reviewing reporting outputs and working with global partners to enhance reporting quality and compliance.
6. Managing stakeholder relationships and educating key functions such as End Markets, Tax, Treasury, IR, Business Controls, and Business Optimization.

What are we looking for?

• Professional financial qualification with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience in financial reporting and implementing changes in accounting standards within a dynamic, global FMCG environment preferred.
• Understanding of finance tools and systems such as SAP and BPC.
• Effective relationship management across multiple functions, including non-finance.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle ambiguity.

What we offer you?

• Market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• A range of benefits including health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and flexible holidays.
• Opportunities for career development through online learning platforms and growth programs.
• An environment committed to continuous improvement and transformation.

Why join BAT?

We are recognized as a Global Top Employer, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and diversity. We support career breaks through our Global Returners program and are committed to accessibility and reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Learn more about our culture and employee experience here.