Head of Finance - DT

The Role

Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives on transformation, innovation and making a real business impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance - Digital & Technology (D&T) to play a pivotal role in reshaping how we manage technology investments, financial performance and strategic decision-making across Imperial Brands. 

You'll lead the transformation of our technology finance capabilities, introducing new approaches to financial planning, cost transparency and value creation. You'll help establish FinOps, IT Financial Management (ITFM) and Technology Business Management (TBM) capabilities, ensuring our investments in technology, data and AI deliver measurable business value. 

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant transformation, shape how we operate and leave a lasting impact on a global business. 

Principle Accountabilities

• Redesign and implement financial processes, reporting structures, cost allocation models and governance frameworks to support D&T's evolving product- and platform-led operating model. 
• Establish and enhance FinOps, ITFM and TBM capabilities to improve cost transparency, optimise technology expenditure and strengthen financial decision-making. 
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, investment appraisals and scenario analysis, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic business priorities. 
• Monitor financial performance, identify opportunities for cost optimisation, oversee benefits realisation and provide commercially focused insights to support business outcomes. 
• Build strong relationships across Finance, D&T, Data & AI and other business functions, providing strategic financial guidance, constructive challenge and clear recommendations. 
• Manage and develop a team of four Finance Business Partners, strengthening commercial capabilities, encouraging collaboration and maintaining financial governance throughout organisational change. 

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in senior finance business partnering, financial planning, forecasting, performance management and strategic decision support within a complex organisation. 
• Demonstrated success leading financial transformation, improving processes, reporting, governance or operating models while maintaining business continuity. 
• Solid understanding of technology operations, IT financial management principles, technology investment portfolios or the financial implications of digital transformation. 
• Experience managing, coaching and developing finance professionals, creating high-performing teams and supporting colleagues through organisational change. 
• Excellent analytical capabilities, sound financial judgement and the confidence to challenge assumptions, influence investment decisions and identify opportunities for value creation. 
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, simplify complex financial information and deliver results in a fast-changing environment. 

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.