**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 FINANCE SENIOR ANALYST**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Experienced - Non-Management Level
**FUNCTION**: DBS
**SALARY RANGE**:Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Market Leading Bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
This role is part of DBS - GBS Finance.
**Reports to**:P&R Assistant Manager
**Reporting Level**:Junior Management
**Geographic Scope**:USA
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Monitor & analyses actuals. Review & analyse accruals, reclassifications, & other adjustments, ensuring accuracy & proper accounting treatment.
- Conduct a thorough analysis of variances between actual expenses and forecasted expenditure, providing well-substantiated justifications for deviations. Identify potential improvements within both the expense recording process and the forecasting methodology.
- Perform a comprehensive analysis of variances between monthly forecasts to identify and explain deviations. Develop clear and concise commentary to substantiate requested budget adjustments.
- Oversee accuracy & completeness, collaborate to resolve discrepancies, & report key findings on the Intercompany Recharges process.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the Master Data. Anticipate and address inconsistencies through proactive measures.
- Leverage collaborative efforts to collect essential information and data, enabling the development of a holistic monthly forecast analysis. Subsequently, integrate the final figures into the reporting system.
- Serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders, providing them with insightful and timely financial information tailored to their needs.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Do you have the desire to continue building your career with a truly global organization?
- Are you a self-motivated individual with a strong focus on results?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- University degree or about to graduate in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
- Experience in multinational organizations with not less than 3 years of relevant working experience.
- Proficient English level, verbal, and writing (B2+ or C1).
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Power Point, Excel & Outlook).
- Strong communication skills with influential and good interpersonal abilities.
- A detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive individual.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting tight deadlines through efficient organization and time management.
**BENEFICIAL**
- Desirable demonstrated experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budget Management, or Planning & Reporting.
- Previous experience collaborating with US-based clients/stakeholders would be an advantage.
- Desirable knowledge of BPC-SAP Systems.
**WE ARE BAT **#LI-SB1**
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**
- Global Top Employer
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries.
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and certified by the Global Equality Standard
- BAT in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 20th consecutive year - and only tobacco company in World Index
**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!**
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