Operations Finance Asistant Manager

British American Tobacco

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BAT TURKEY IS LOOKING FOR AN OPERATIONS FINANCE ASSISTANT MANAGER

SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced Professional

FUNCTION: Finance

LOCATION: Samsun, Turkey

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of Finance Team – Operations Finance managing delivery of cost of sales for TCNC Cluster

Proactively provide support to key stakeholders in respect of issue resolution in the management of Cost of Sales. Embrace and implement change and integrated ways of working.

Reports to: Operations Finance Manager, TCNC

Geographic Scope: Samsun

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Drive and execution of the monthly / quarterly / annual budgeting and reporting of total cost of sales for and provide input to management team on variances, risks, and any corrective actions
• Support standard Operations Financial input to key forums such as GMA, S&I, OLT
• Ensure regular follow up on year-to-date progression of cost of sales
• Effective follow-up of inventory levels in accordance with Supply Chain team
• Be the Finance Lead for saving and sourcing projects for TCNC Cluster, proactive engagement with stakeholders to ensure all projects are delivered with planned benefits and timings
• In timely and effective manner identify and resolve planning and reporting issues
• Create enough knowledge base allowing independent work within given responsibilities, be able to temporarily substitute Operations Finance Manager during his/her absence
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and standardization across Operations Finance teams in the Cluster
• Collaborate with different teams across local, regional and shared services levels; as well as cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Product, Packaging, Brand, Marketing Finance

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE BENEFICIAL

• Between 3 – 5 years of relevant professional experience
• IT literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, ERP Systems - SAP)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent command of English
• Excellent analytic skills
• IFRS knowledge is an advantage
• Good commercial acumen and result oriented individual
• Flexibility and easily adaptability to a very dynamic environment
• Empowered, open to new challenges

BENEFICIAL

• SAP and BPC knowledge an advantage.

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!