Finance Manager - Central Functions (Hybrid)

The Role

Join Imperial Brands: Shape the Future of Finance!

Imperial Brands is a dynamic and inclusive global FMCG business, powered by 25,000 dedicated employees. We are on the lookout for a talented Finance Manager to support our Central Support Functions (CSF).

As the CSF Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of managing all financial aspects of our Central Support functions. You will join a close-knit team, providing essential Finance business partnering support across key enabling functions – including Finance, Group Strategy, Corporate Affairs, and Group Legal.

Principal Accountabilities

• Month-End Close Management: Oversee the month-end close for Head Office (P&L, balance sheet) and CSF functions.
• Performance Analysis: Prepare monthly analysis and insights on CSF performance for the central finance team.
• Budget Holder Engagement: Regularly engage with budget holders to assess cost efficiency and effectiveness, providing advice and improvement options.
• Business Planning and Forecasting: Collaborate with budget holders to create business plans and in-year forecasts for P&L, Capex, and working capital.
• Risk Management and Opportunities: Manage risks and identify opportunities related to the spend forecast/plan, and support financial controls testing and improvement.
• External Auditor Liaison: Coordinate with external auditors during the prelim and interim close process for CSF P&L and balance sheet transactions

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified Accountant: Must have substantial relevant experience and the ability to navigate complex accounting issues.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communicator, capable of engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly Organized: Able to deliver high-quality and accurate materials within tight timeframes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to understand “what if” outcomes, identify, and manage risks and opportunities.
• Attention to Detail: Able to prioritise tasks while maintaining a strong attention to detail and seeing the bigger picture.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in SAP and Excel, and capable of handling sensitive information in line with GDPR regulations.

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.