**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 COSTA RICA IS LOOKING FOR A COMMERCIAL FINANCE SR MANAGER**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Senior Level
**FUNCTION**: GBS Finance
**SALARY RANGE**:Excellent benefits + market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
The Senior Finance Manager will infuse our team with innovation, creativity, and a positive attitude. As a pivotal member of the Commercial Finance division, this role holds significant visibility and importance. Strong analytical skills are imperative to provide insightful analysis on Trade programs and brands, driving informed business decisions. Acting as a primary liaison for discounting programs and addressing forecasting and reporting inquiries from Retailers and Wholesalers, this role plays a central role. Moreover, adept business partnering skills are essential to influence decision-making in pertinent forums. Building robust relationships within the finance function and fostering cross-functional networks is crucial for developing cohesive and impactful insights.
**Reports to**:Head of Controllership
**Reporting Level**: Executive Level
**Geographic Scope**:United States
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Develop and sustain strong business partnering relationships across Finance, Trade functions, Revenue Growth Management, Sox team and Revenue Capture
- Responsible for oversight and management of relationship with GBS and third-party service providers related to payment programs and Call Center activities related to our Trade programs
- Responsible for oversight and management of the control environment including SOX management & performance, documentation, and design around all controls related to our Trade based programs
- Holistic support of development, prioritization, and execution with IDT to support strategic RGM initiatives
- Support cross functional teams in setting strategy and execution plans for our Trade based retail and wholesale processes
- Develop robust analytics and reporting for the organization's scan program payments
- Provide retailer and internal trade support payment resolution and assistance validation and reconciliation proceses
- Provide leadership and coordination to drive continuous department improvement
- Support Business Continuity plans related to our Trade payment programs
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Must be able to operate effectively under pressure and in ambiguous environment.
- Strong business partnering relationships across the Traditional Categories (Revenue Capture & Resource Allocation)
- Thoughtfully lead the BE activities in Traditional Categories and KPIs
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
**Experience Required**
- At least +7 years of finance or accounting services experience
- Must have proven ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and oriented to details
**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**
- Strong knowledge of finance analytics and demonstrate commercial acumen
- Advanced conversational English (C1)
- Proficient on Excel and Power Point (Advanced)
- Understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems (i.e. SAP / BPCe/Sales Force).
- Ability to perform under pressure and navigate through ambiguity using strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to challenge the status quo as necessary and capacity for innovation
- Ability to think strategically, with strong influencing and leadership skills
- High sense of urgency, work ethic with an ability to work under mínimal supervision; must be a self-starter
**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related fields.
- Preferred to have further education: CPA, MBA, or MAC
**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 extraordinary 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!