Finance Analyst

at  British American Tobacco

WHY JOIN BAT?

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Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
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• Monitor & analyses actuals. Review & analyze 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.