About the Role
British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the world's leading multinational tobacco companies with operations in over 180 countries, is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join its Nigeria team within the SSA Operations cluster. This role is critical in supporting the Operations Finance Controller by delivering accurate, insightful financial and management information across Supply Chain activities, enabling data-driven decision-making and effective business planning across strategic factories and commercial units in the region.
As a key finance partner within the Supply Chain function, you will drive cost-base optimisation and working capital efficiency, with a strong focus on product cost management, foreign exchange exposure, resource allocation, and inventory optimisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to make a strategic impact within a global FMCG leader.
Key Responsibilities- Provide timely and accurate financial management information relating to export transfer selling prices, source-change benefits, transfer prices, and other export finance matters for stakeholders in Ibadan, Lagos, the Region, and SSA.
- Prepare robust forecasts of potential benefits from Supply Chain initiatives, product complexity reduction, direct-cost opportunities, and global, regional, or local cost and working capital reduction programmes.
- Develop forecasts for F&SV and capital expenditure for Operations Head Office, Supply Chain, and Product Development during CoPlan and QPR cycles.
- Prepare accurate monthly cash-flow forecasts for imported and local direct materials, including Leaf and wrapping materials, and monitor actual performance against forecast.
- Deliver monthly variance analysis against CoPlan and the latest QPR, sharing insights through management reports and review sessions, and following up on corrective actions where needed.
- Partner closely with the Operations Finance Manager and Supply Chain team on the financial aspects of export initiatives on an ongoing basis.
- Support the implementation of new systems, controls, and procedures while maintaining strong awareness of Group Operations strategy.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience at a managerial level, working across different departments.
- Experience within the FMCG industry is essential.
- Professional Accounting Certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) required.
- Proven experience leading and managing a team.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with an open-minded approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills and proven senior leadership capabilities.
- Results-driven mindset with a proactive commitment to continuous improvement.
- SAP knowledge is an added advantage.
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised FMCG leader.
- Exposure to regional and international finance operations across SSA.
- Competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, dynamic, and performance-driven work environment.