BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!
British American Tobacco Romania has an exciting opportunity for a GBS Compliance Manager in Bucharest
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
This role is part of the BAT Global Business Service Compliance team. The established Compliance function acts as part of the 1st line of defence and plays a meaningful role in ensuring that an appropriate focus is placed on controls, across all functions within GBS.
Reports to: GBS Global Compliance lead
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that approved financial and business controls are embedded in the current service lines and processes across Global Business Services (GBS).
- Produce structured and insightful analysis of where to remediate areas of non-compliance to the various existing control frameworks in place within BAT
- Make recommendations to GBS management on how the existing risk and control measures can be improved
- Support the Compliance Lead and the Head of Risk, Governance & Compliance in maintenance and development of the GBS Compliance function
- Contribute as part of the first Line of Defence to the compliance of applicable laws & Regulations, Internal codes of practice/Standards and policy and procedures
- Coordination and supervision of the work conducted by your team (if any) to ensure it is conducted in a professional and timely manner
- Develop self and the team through training, learning and development opportunities in risk and internal controls, audit and the business in general.
- Support the various Risk, Control and Audit stakeholders with crafting the controls’ environment as defined by Group
- Partners regularly and establish an effective communication with relevant stakeholders
What are we looking for?
- Be a qualified professional with significant post-qualifying experience in the industry, or a graduate or equivalent with significant post-graduate experience in an FMCG environment.
- Good understanding of Group functions and business processes
- Experience working on compliance projects, implementing policies and standards
- Working experience in controls, in terms of role, impact, relation to risk, and balance with costs
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities, to identify significant process risks and efficient and effective key controls
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide internal and external audience (e.g. Group Senior Management and end market management; Finance, Operational, Commercial and IT management; external consultants) and influence and persuade them to take action
- Self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, but also in a team setting and in a matrix structure
What we offer you?
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
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. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
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.
