**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 SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Experienced - Non-Management Level
**FUNCTION**: DBS - GBS Finance
**SALARY RANGE**:Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Market Leading Bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
**Reports to**:P&R Assistant Manager
**Reporting Level**:Junior Level
**Geographic Scope**:USA
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Support the Merchandising and Retail Transformation team in the United States.
- Prepare and analyse recurring journal entries in support of month and quarter close activities.
- Support monthly reporting and analysis, month end close, forecasts and the annual planning process for non-branded expenditure.
- Perform variance analysis, including actual vs budget and year over year performance.
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Assist with the financial planning cycle including preparations and maintenance of data and schedules related to the planning cycle.
- Perform ad-hoc financial modelling (such as business cases) and analysis.
- Data Quality cleaning.
- Contribute to drive continuous improvement.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Do you have previous experience working in a Shared Services industry or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods environment?
- Do you have strong knowledge of finance and analytics?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related fields.
- 3-4 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or related analytical field.
- Strong knowledge of finance and analytics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2+ / C1).
- High proficiency and detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Power Point.
- Individual with a high sense of urgency and work ethic.
- Ability to think strategically with strong business partnering skills.
- Excellent organization skills.
**BENEFICIAL**
- CPA, MBA, or Master of Accounting is a plus.
- Knowledge in Power BI or another analytics tool.
- Previous experience in SAP and in Planning & consolidation tool (BPC).
**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!