Commercial Finance Analyst- Leaf

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BAT BANGLADESH IS LOOKING FOR A COMMERCIAL FINANCE ANALYST LEAF

SENIORITY LEVEL: Entry-Level

FUNCTION: Finance

SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Kushtia, Bangladesh

Reports to: Commercial Finance Manager- Leaf

ROLE POSITIONING & OBJECTIVES

The Commercial Finance Analyst Leaf Finance plays a crucial role in supporting the Kushtia Leaf Division (KLD) by ensuring effective financial management, compliance, and business partnering. This role involves financial oversight of operational activities, compliance guidance, and providing support in key decision-making processes related to leaf buying and Kushtia operational activities.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:

1. Kushtia Overhead (OH) Management & Business Partnering

Act as a finance business partner to the Kushtia Leaf Division (KLD) Team to ensure efficient overhead cost management.
Provide insights and recommendations to optimize cost structures while maintaining operational efficiency.

2. Buying Support KLD Leaf Buying

Support the Leaf Buying process by providing financial analysis and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control related to leaf buying activities.

3. Compliance & Operational Governance

Ensure adherence to financial and operational compliance requirements within KLD activities.
Conduct compliance guidance sessions and refreshers for the KLD team to uphold regulatory and internal policy standards.
Perform leaf buying reviews to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to compliance frameworks.

4. Kushtia Operational Support

Provide financial and operational support to ensure smooth execution of activities in Kushtia operations.
Assist in financial planning, performance tracking, and reporting for operational processes.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:

- Collaborate with key stakeholders within KLD to provide financial insights, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial decision-making.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Minimum bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting or related field.
Technical Proficiency: Expertise in financial modeling, P&L and budget management, and financial reporting tools.
Needs strong expertise in Excel. Experience working in SAP is preferred.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
Regulatory Understanding: Knowledge of financial compliance, audit standards, and risk management.

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

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