Team Lead - Product Costing

The British American Tobacco Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking a Team Lead – Product Costing. In this role, you will manage NPI costing, coordinate financial analyses, and lead a team to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in SAP-ECC is essential. Join us to shape a better tomorrow and enjoy competitive benefits including performance bonuses and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Health plans

Work-life balance initiatives

Flexible holiday plan

Access to online learning platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in product costing and month-end closing.
• Proficient in SAP-ECC and Microsoft Excel, with a strong understanding of Macros and Pivot Tables.
• Solid understanding of the R2R process, including material product costing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute assigned tasks such as NPI Costing and financial analysis.
• Coordinate and perform period-end activities including Material Ledger.
• Review reports prepared by team members to ensure accuracy.
• Perform testing of new systems and processes.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports for review and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP-ECC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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!

BAT Digital Business Solution has an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead – Product Costing

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage NPI costing, reconciliations, transaction processing, financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• To monitor and execute a range of assigned tasks, such as NPI Costing, reconciliations, transaction processing, financial analysis and reporting, using the appropriate system (SAP-ECC) and agreed standard processes.
• Coordinate and perform period-end activities including Material Ledger to ensure period is closed as per timetable agreed.
• Review reports and reconciliations prepared by team members to ensure outputs are accurate and long-outstanding items are properly followed-up and escalated.
• Perform testing of new systems/technology and processes as and when required to minimize potential problems to operations.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports as per agreed timeline, to facilitate end markets’ review and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in product costing and month-end closing.
• Proficient in SAP-ECC and Microsoft Excel, with a strong understanding of Macros and Pivot Tables is preferable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with effective time management.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Oral and written) with proven stakeholder management and a track record of leading teams and managing performance.
• Solid understanding of the R2R process, including material product costing.

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 committed 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 see career breaks as opportunities. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce.

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 committed to providing appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.