Senior Business Controls Analyst

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!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Run and complete BAT’s SOx programme, including planning, risk assessment, and testing, ensuring alignment with BCT methodology, SEC, PCAOB, and best practices in internal controls.
• Lead the execution of Management SOx testing across key business processes, functions and geographies.
  • Project managing a team of colleagues from the Business Controls Team and BAT’s co-source Partner of 2-15 at any time (local and / or across multiple geographies) – including activity assignment, delegation, on the job guidance, monitoring and review.
  • Project managing BAT’s co-source partner – including monitoring of actual work vs. budget and performing quality assurance reviews.
• Collaborate with BAT management to address control issues, crafting practical solutions to remediate deficiencies.
• Prepare clear and relevant reports on status, results, and key findings for BAT Management, Governance forums, and audit committees.
• Maintain ongoing communication with external auditors, coordinating on audit planning, testing, and deficiency evaluations.
• Run internal controls monitoring and assurance across ICFR and other risk domains, including self-assessments and incident reporting.
• Provide controls training, develop standardized templates and guidance, and embed these processes across the business.
• Line management responsibility for Business Controls Analysts on BAU work and Project Team management responsibility for individual assignments, including:
  • setting clear, measurable objectives
  • effective delegation
  • providing on the job coaching and guidance
  • timely, clear and balanced feedback on their performance and development needs.

What are we looking for?

• Degree educated with relevant professional qualification (as a minimum in progress) e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA and 3+ years PQE,
• 4-5+ years transactional finance, accounting / financial reporting and / or risk and controls experience in a professional services firm environment (e.g. Big Four audit / advisory) and /or a global multinational (ideally FMCG).
• Experience of internal controls in a SOx environment – either via professional services (external audit, advisory) or working with the controls team at an SEC registrant.
• Experience engaging with external auditors is a plus.
• Good knowledge of US and UK internal control requirements for a global Group, including SEC SOx requirements and best practices.
• Awareness of current and evolving controls regulations, accounting principles and industry standards – with emphasis with UK and US regulations (e.g. UK Corporate Governance Code, ESG, Cybersecurity)
• Experience in reviewing core business and finance processes and assessing the adequacy of controls, including design and operating efficiency.
• Experience in leading teams and people development.

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.