Finance Intern London, England
Job description
BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A FINANCE INTERN
SENIORITY LEVEL: Internship
FUNCTION: Finance (New Categories & ESG)
LOCATION: London, UK
DURATION: Fixed-term contract
REPORTS TO: Senior Finance Controller in New Categories
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
This role is part of New Categories Finance team which is responsible for (but not limited to) supporting the New Categories Business within BAT, focusing on delivering savings, analysing the opportunities for cost optimization or investments in the respective areas. This requires a close collaboration across the organizations both at Central and Regional levels. The key business partners are the Global New Categories Operations, Global Procurement, Global Logistics, Regional and Global Finance teams.
The role will also support the ESG agenda in Operations Finance by working with ESG Centres of Excellence to enhance their financial analysis, implement Financial Dashboards and develop new processes to meet future regulatory requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- New Categories (NC)
- Support the development of NC Cost of Sales (COS) reporting and ensure it is embedded within business as usual (BAU) processes and reporting;Develop and embed tracking tools for savings delivered through our COS;
- Support in developing the fit-for-purpose tools to enable timely, transparent and accurate view of financials;
- Providing general finance support to the team
- Support with Product Costing, interact with multifunctional groups to produce BAU and New Product Costs of goods sold;
- Financial Management of Opex, CAPEX with analysis of Actuals vs Forecast;
- Implement Financial Dashboards, enhancing Financial Analysis for ESG Centres of Excellence
- Support the development of new processes to meet future regulatory requirements
- Help drive process improvements and deliver efficiencies in both NC and ESG Support the New Categories Finance & ESG teams with adhoc tasks as they arise.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Basic industry understanding;
- Basic financial modelling understanding;
- Advanced Excel user / Familiar with Power Point;
- Familiarity with the key financial statements – PL, BS, Cash Flow;
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to solve challenges in a logical way;
- Ability to think critically;
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment;
- Highly collaborative with the ability to work in a team-oriented mind-set;
- A self-starter able to operate with limited need for close supervision or guidance;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships;
- Ideally initial past professional experience (from tobacco industry, logistics companies).
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!
