**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** **IS LOOKING FOR A PLANNING & PERFORMANCE SENIOR ANALYST**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Experienced Professional non Management
**FUNCTION**:DBS - GBS Business Development
**SALARY RANGE**:Competitive salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia ,Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
This role is part of the DBS - GBS Business Development
**Reports to**:Business Optimisation / Method Lead
**Reporting Level**:Management
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Creates and communicates specific project performance dashboards and insights to Senior Partners, for detailed analysis on the performance triggers, drives, capacity planning, interdependencies, blockages and escalations
- Ensures that projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; identifies and notifies stakeholders of issues affecting the portfolio and recommend and monitor corrective action
- Support project evaluation and scoping through the preparation and review of cost schedules, budgets and forecast returns
- Drives for simplified, scalable solutions, including identifying new opportunities to drive improvements
- Use statistical modelling and analysis to create scalable reporting and dashboards for operational efficiency and performance monitoring with the opportunity to influence the operational processes and performance
- Exhibit leadership when engaging with key stakeholders through behaviours and attitudes; encourage and drive efficiencies and a positive working culture
- Create and maintain value case in the tool selected
- Facilitate data input, validation and reporting process for the Program/Geos/Functions
- Provide status outlining performance for program metrics, risk and issues that would impact program value, benefits actuals and updated forecast
- Serve as the custodian of the Business Continuity Model within GBS, ensuring adherence to established processes.
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- College degree is required
- Proficient English level, verbal, and writing (B2+ or C1).
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Power Point, Excel & Outlook)
- 1-2 years previous experience in working as Project Manager/ Projects Portfolio Manager/ Business Analyst or similar roles
- 1-2 years Previous experience in handling multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to deliver independently, with limited guidance
- High Proficiency for Excel and intermediate Power Bi
- Address barriers through problem solving, communication and active coordination
**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!