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BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS CONTROL MANAGER
JOB TYPE:
Permanent FUNCTION:
Finance SALARY RANGE:
competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus LOCATION:
London, United Kingdom
Purpose: The role works closely with BAT Management to assist with the design and effective operation of internal controls. The role covers both: Internal control design activity for both Business as Usual (BAU) and Project or Programme related control changes; and internal control assurance activity. Additionally, the role provides Internal Controls expertise, advice and mentorship and promotes an awareness of risk management and control across BAT’s 1st line teams.
Principal Accountabilities: Control design: Provide internal controls design expertise to support business process, system or service organisation changes including: a. Process mapping b. Identification and ranking of risks c. Design of practical controls and supporting operating procedures, templates, mentorship Develop and deliver controls training. Develop controls templates/guidance including control operating procedures and documentation standards and embed these across the business. Drive controls optimisation e.g. Identification of opportunities to optimise controls through automation, standardisation and centralisation. Work with BAT 1st line management teams to ensure controls are embedded. Review and update BAT’s internal control framework and controls by interpreting new or evolving regulation, taking stock of implementation guidance and regular consultation with 3rd parties on best practice.
Controls assurance: Handle the execution of controls testing. a. Project leading a team of colleagues from the Business Controls Team and BAT’s co-source Partner – including activity assignment, delegation, on the job mentorship, monitoring and review. b. Project handling BAT’s co-source partner – including monitoring of actual work vs. budget and performing quality assurance reviews. Business partner with BAT 1st line management teams to support remediation of control issues, including designing practical and proportionate solutions to remediate deficiencies or gaps in control. Undertake incident reviews, including root cause analysis and assessing the adequacy of actions to address identified control issues or gaps. Prepare concise, relevant reporting of status, results and key findings for BAT Management and Governance forums. Maintain on-going communication with BAT’s external auditors including alignment on planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation.
Business partnering: Build and maintain good working relationships with management, including regular progress meetings with key partners.
People management: Line management responsibility and Team management responsibility for individual assignments, including: a. Setting clear, measurable objectives b. Effective delegation c. Providing on the job coaching and guidance d. Timely, clear and balanced feedback on their performance and development needs.
Additional Information Context/ Environment: Degree or equivalent experience with a relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA. 5+ years PQE. Strong financial reporting, accounting and controls experience, including in a SOx environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Essential: Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting under IFRS. Strong knowledge of US and UK internal control requirements for a global group. Experience of one or more of BAT’s core business functions. Experience in reviewing core business and finance processes and assessing the adequacy of controls. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence key decision makers. Experience in handling diverse teams.
Other desirable: Understanding of current and evolving controls regulations. Use data analytics tools to identify anomalies, trends, and potential control weaknesses. Experience engaging with external auditors.
Working relationship: Internal: Align BCT activities with the review activities of other BAT departments. External: External Auditors – respond to queries and requests for information.
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER: Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. What we offer you? Market leading annual performance bonus. Diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan. Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs. Continuous improvement within a transformative environment. WHY JOIN BAT? We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer. We champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer.
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Permanent FUNCTION:
Finance SALARY RANGE:
competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus LOCATION:
London, United Kingdom
Purpose: The role works closely with BAT Management to assist with the design and effective operation of internal controls. The role covers both: Internal control design activity for both Business as Usual (BAU) and Project or Programme related control changes; and internal control assurance activity. Additionally, the role provides Internal Controls expertise, advice and mentorship and promotes an awareness of risk management and control across BAT’s 1st line teams.
Principal Accountabilities: Control design: Provide internal controls design expertise to support business process, system or service organisation changes including: a. Process mapping b. Identification and ranking of risks c. Design of practical controls and supporting operating procedures, templates, mentorship Develop and deliver controls training. Develop controls templates/guidance including control operating procedures and documentation standards and embed these across the business. Drive controls optimisation e.g. Identification of opportunities to optimise controls through automation, standardisation and centralisation. Work with BAT 1st line management teams to ensure controls are embedded. Review and update BAT’s internal control framework and controls by interpreting new or evolving regulation, taking stock of implementation guidance and regular consultation with 3rd parties on best practice.
Controls assurance: Handle the execution of controls testing. a. Project leading a team of colleagues from the Business Controls Team and BAT’s co-source Partner – including activity assignment, delegation, on the job mentorship, monitoring and review. b. Project handling BAT’s co-source partner – including monitoring of actual work vs. budget and performing quality assurance reviews. Business partner with BAT 1st line management teams to support remediation of control issues, including designing practical and proportionate solutions to remediate deficiencies or gaps in control. Undertake incident reviews, including root cause analysis and assessing the adequacy of actions to address identified control issues or gaps. Prepare concise, relevant reporting of status, results and key findings for BAT Management and Governance forums. Maintain on-going communication with BAT’s external auditors including alignment on planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation.
Business partnering: Build and maintain good working relationships with management, including regular progress meetings with key partners.
People management: Line management responsibility and Team management responsibility for individual assignments, including: a. Setting clear, measurable objectives b. Effective delegation c. Providing on the job coaching and guidance d. Timely, clear and balanced feedback on their performance and development needs.
Additional Information Context/ Environment: Degree or equivalent experience with a relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA. 5+ years PQE. Strong financial reporting, accounting and controls experience, including in a SOx environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Essential: Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting under IFRS. Strong knowledge of US and UK internal control requirements for a global group. Experience of one or more of BAT’s core business functions. Experience in reviewing core business and finance processes and assessing the adequacy of controls. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence key decision makers. Experience in handling diverse teams.
Other desirable: Understanding of current and evolving controls regulations. Use data analytics tools to identify anomalies, trends, and potential control weaknesses. Experience engaging with external auditors.
Working relationship: Internal: Align BCT activities with the review activities of other BAT departments. External: External Auditors – respond to queries and requests for information.
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER: Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. What we offer you? Market leading annual performance bonus. Diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan. Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs. Continuous improvement within a transformative environment. WHY JOIN BAT? We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer. We champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer.
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