Finance Business Partner (IDT)

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BATM); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health plans & work-life balance

Learning & growth programs

Career development

Job summary

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad invites applicants for a Finance Business Partner (IDT) in Kuala Lumpur. The role provides financial business partnering, consolidates budgets, and delivers accurate data to stakeholders to support the DBS strategy.

The candidate will handle forecasting, variance analysis, dashboards, and governance, collaborating across Finance and business units. A professional accounting qualification and 2–5 years experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent).
• 2–5 years of Finance, FP&A, Management Accounting or Business Partnering experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting knowledge.
• Experience with financial controls and governance.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate budgets and forecasts across DBS Functions with timely submission.
• Perform actual vs budget variance analysis and provide insights.
• Monitor expenditure and manage cash flow forecasting and spend trends.
• Maintain data integrity of journals, accruals, intercompany recharges, and GL updates.
• Create dashboards and financial models to support budget holders.
• Coordinate procurement-related FP&A activities, including COUPA POs and project spend.
• Ensure SOX compliance and promote strong governance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management Reporting

Intercompany Recharges

Excel

SAP

BI

BPC

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

Tools

SAP

BI

MS Excel

BPC

Job description

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!

British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner (IDT) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As part of the Global DBS Finance Team, this role will provide value adding financial business partnering to assist the function as the future DBS Strategy is implemented. The role will provide insightful/accurate financial data and analysis as to the functions performance and report this to multiple stakeholders

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Consolidate and coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts across DBS Functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely submission. Manage month-end close activities and prepare monthly financial reports with insightful analysis and commentary on business performance.
• Perform actual vs budget variance analysis, identifying key drivers, risks, opportunities, and providing recommendations to collaborators.
• Monitor and track expenditure against approved budgets, proactively highlighting cost anomalies, overspend risks, and areas requiring management attention. Support cash flow forecasting by monitoring spending trends, commitments, and forecasted expenditure requirements.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data through effective management of journals, accruals, cost allocations, intercompany recharges, and GL updates. Build and maintain reporting dashboards and financial models to support budget holders in monitoring actuals, forecasts, and cost centre performance.
• Manage procurement-related financial activities, including COUPA purchase orders, project spend tracking, and supplier and contractor queries.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, company policies, and financial controls, promoting strong governance in day-to-day operations.
• Partner with business collaborators to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.

What are we looking for?

• Degree educated, with professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in Finance, FP&A, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, or Business Partnering roles.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, group accounting principles, and project accounting, with the ability to support and challenge budget holders.
• Good analytic skills, excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Experience managing large volumes of financial data and bringing to bear systems such as SAP, BI, BPC, and MS Excel to generate meaningful insights.
• Good understanding of financial controls, governance requirements, and intercompany recharge processes. Ability to find opportunities for operational improvement and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
• Strong communication, collaborator management, and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across Finance and the wider business, self‑motivated, resilient, and well‑organised, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, work under pressure, and bring up issues appropriately.
• Experience within an IT, Technology, Shared Services, or project-based environment would be advantageous

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.

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British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad prides itself on being the benchmark employer, employing only the best talent in Malaysia. Our people are what makes British American Tobacco Malaysia a great place to work and a responsible company. Join us as we accelerate towards being the Best Employer in Malaysia!

With a history of over 100 years, British American Tobacco Malaysia is the clear market leader of the Malaysian FMCG industry and ranks amongst the top 25 companies on Bursa Malaysia in terms of market capitalisation.

Testament to our dedication is the external recognition that we have received over the years:

National Annual Corporate Report Awards

Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

FinanceAsia Awards

KPMG Shareholder Value Award

ACCA Malaysia Environmental and Social Reporting Awards

Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group Awards

The Asset Magazine Annual Corporate Governance Rankings

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