**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.
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**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!
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**BAT Costa Rica IS LOOKING for **A BILINGUAL - SENIOR MANAGER PLANNING & REPORTING AND CORPORATE FINANCE OPERATING MODEL
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Management
**FUNCTION**:Finance
**SALARY RANGE**: Competitive salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, CR
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
**Reports to**: Head of Accounting Services
**Geographic Scope**:USA Market
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Accountable for the end-to-end Budgeting & Financial Forecasting, Tax and Control processes in GBS for BAT US
- Own the exchange of standard processes across GBS and BAT US teams
- Support and drive the CFOM model development and adoption in BAT US
- Maintain engagement with BAT US relevant senior Finance team members to drive continuous improvement in way of workings, develop strategic operational plans and ensure a robust control environment
- Supervise operational metrics to support the Global R2R KPIs and drive actions to improve and implement to metrics, on a global level.
- Conduct frequent performance evaluation and review against performance objectives set, to develop team's performance
- Actively build and drive the identification and development of a solid talent pipeline and potential successors for key positions in the Controllership Team
- Counsel team members on career development to help them achieve full potential and develop effective succession plans
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- The preferred jobholder should have at least 10 years post qualification experience and a strong base in financial accounting.
Qualified accountant is an added advantage.
- Must be able to speak, read and write fluently English.
- Strong knowledge of End Market (USA) business.
- Deep knowledge of company controls, procedures and Group policies.
Knowledge of tax legislation and processes is an added advantage.
- Ability to communicate in a manner that generates excitement, passion and dedication to the group mission and strategies, adapting level of communication based on target audience
- Ability to accurately predict business outcomes, foresee problems and hurdles before they arise, anticipate consequences and impact of decisions, and plan accordingly
**BENEFICIAL**
- SAP knowledge (ability to use SAP FI-CO/BPC modules)
**WE ARE BAT**
At BAT, we are committed to our Purpose of crafting 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 special 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 balanced companies
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**
Collaboration, diversity, and partnership 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!