IDT Finance Business Partner

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

The Finance Business Partner plays a pivotal role within the DBS – IDT Team, focusing on driving financial field and cost management for DBS Functions. Will play a pivotal role in providing financial expertise and strategic support to cross-functional project teams. This role focuses on aligning financial objectives with business goals, ensuring the delivery of succesfull project outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare and deliver monthly accurate financial information pack relating to the Benefits and Cost tracking (Budgets, Forecasts and Actual results), in line with the contract and group accounting policies for the P&L, BS and Cash Flow
• Monthly budget variance analysis engagement with respective project holders including functions
• Budgeting Reporting into BPC or PLW system

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with partners to provide insights and recommendations for scenario modelling
• Acts as a liaison between Finance and IDT teams to resolve financial queries such as PO and payment requests and ensure seamless communication.
• Work with service providers to ensure benefits or costs are correctly calculated, authorised, invoiced, and recorded.

Period Close & Management

• Maintain and update actual financial trackers, perform pre-close reviews, manage month-end closing activities (journals, interco accruals, reclassifications), track actuals against plan, and conduct post-closing reviews with the business.

Reporting & Governance:

• Support internal and external audits, ensuring cost centres remain updated through proactive management of journals, intercompany cost recharges, employment cost reclassifications, and GL changes

What are we looking for?

• A degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) are a plus.
• Proven experience in financial management within IT or project environments is preferred.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as SAP, BPC, Power BI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and partner management skills.
Experience in managing tasks independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.