Finance Specialist Operations (m/f/d)

The Role

We move global markets. Imperial Brands is one of the world’s leading international FMCG companies, employing more than 25,000 people globally. Our brands are present in millions of households, our supply chains are global, our business models are complex – and our ambitions are clear: sustainable growth, corporate responsibility, and a strong future.

As Finance Specialist Operations (m/f/d), you will take on a key role within the European Finance Operations organization, reporting directly to the Finance Director. In this position, you will support the European manufacturing network by helping to drive commercial performance and ensuring strong financial governance and compliance across multiple production sites.

The role is regional in nature and can be based from one of our German locations. Working closely with international Finance teams and local Finance Business Partners, you will contribute to steering and strengthening the financial performance of the European manufacturing network. This position combines operational finance expertise with strategic collaboration in a dynamic international environment.

Principle Accountabilities

• Work as part of the European Finance Operations organization, supporting the broader European manufacturing network.
• Provide financial oversight and operational finance support to multiple manufacturing sites across Europe.
• Drive commercial performance by delivering financial insights and supporting operational decision-making.
• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and adherence to internal controls across the European manufacturing network.
• Partner closely with international Finance teams and local Finance Business Partners to strengthen financial performance and efficiency.
• The role is regional in scope, based from one of our German locations, and requires occasional travel across the European manufacturing network.

Skills and Experience Required

• Education & Qualification: Degree in Finance or a related field; professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA preferred.
• Manufacturing Finance Experience: Proven experience in factory finance or controlling, with a strong understanding of the factory operating environment and a focus on conversion costs.
• Financial Analysis: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and support operational decision-making.
• Systems & Processes: Solid knowledge of IBM Cognos Controller and familiarity with factory ERP systems and local Imperial Brands finance processes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues whose first language may not be English.
• Collaboration & Mindset: Highly collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions and countries, with a curious, proactive mindset and the confidence to propose improvements.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.