About the Position

Area Head of Cash (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Career Level: Experienced Professional

Functions: Finance

Salary Range: Competitive salary

Why Finance?

Our vision is to build on our world-class finance team and make them the driving force for our financial future. We take charge of business growth by providing expert guidance, flawless insights, and commercial leadership. We’re taking our commercial partnership with the rest of the business to the next level by simplifying our core Finance activities, leveraging technology, providing sharper insights, and driving effective resource allocation. We’re not only driven to achieve the competitive edge in our industry; we’re determined to change it.

Why BAT?

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers - It's one of the many reasons we have been named as a Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year.

We believe that Leadership shouldn’t be confined to titles. It’s a mindset and through our leading Learning and Development programmes, you’ll continuously develop your skills and experience. With our unwavering support, you’ll work in cross-functional teams connecting with industry leaders and expanding your professional network.

Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

A Better Tomorrow

Building a Smokeless World is no small feat-it’s fueled by the collective efforts of talented individuals, each bringing their unique perspective. This is the most innovative chapter in BAT’s history, and you can help shape it.

Strategy and Purpose: Brand and Innovation

Responsibilities

As an Area Head of Cash, you will play a key role in driving cash performance across the Western Europe Area. Your key responsibilities will include:

Lead cash management and performance improvement initiatives across the Western Europe Area, partnering with teams across 23 markets.
Drive accurate cash forecasting and performance tracking, ensuring clear visibility of cash opportunities and risks.
Identify and deliver working capital improvement opportunities across areas such as inventory, customer payments, and supplier processes.
Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to translate business actions into measurable cash outcomes.
Establish and embed effective cash governance, reporting frameworks, and best practices across markets.
Lead transformation initiatives focused on improving cash flow, operational efficiency, and sustainable business performance.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and driving a stronger cash-focused culture across the organisation.
Monitor performance against targets, identify improvement opportunities, and provide insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
Comply with and implement activities in accordance with regulations related to environmental protection, occupational health and safety, fire protection, and internal EHS or Sustainability standards and procedures.

Requirements

Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business performance and working capital drivers, including inventory, receivables, and payables.
Proven ability to translate operational actions into measurable cash outcomes.
Strong analytical skills combined with financial discipline and attention to detail.
Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives in a complex, international environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders.
Ability to drive change, embed new ways of working, and build a strong cash-focused culture across teams.
Strong systems knowledge, including experience with financial systems, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms; Treasury experience would be an advantage.
Ability to partner with business teams to identify opportunities, challenge decisions, and improve financial outcomes.

We Offer

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 prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

About the Company

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimizing your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.

Values

At BAT, our values show us the way to bring our purpose to life. Serving as our compass, they navigate every aspect of our path towards A Better Tomorrow™ defining how we innovate, grow, and achieve success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Rooted in integrity and collaboration, they empower us as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still ensuring we shape BAT's legacy with confidence and purpose.

Truly inclusive
Do the right thing
Love for our consumer
Passion to win
Empowered through trust
Stronger together

Take Control of Your Future with BAT

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers.

We believe that everyone has a place in our organization. Whether you are seeking mentorship, diversifying your experience through international assignments, or embracing innovative work methods, we’re here to propel your career aspirations and unleash your full potential.

We believe in you.

Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

Benefits

At our core, we understand your best work happens when you feel fully supported. Our meticulously designed reward and benefits package are shaped to acknowledge your contributions and to magnify your impact. As you grow, so do we.

Social Wellbeing

Wellbeing is better when it’s shared. Benefits that foster a sense of community and connection among employees. The more time we make to give back and share what it means to live well with the communities around us, the closer we’ll be to them. We encourage positive social interactions inside and outside BAT, enhance collaboration, and create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and connected.

Emotional Wellbeing

Balancing work and life to help you recharge and stay resilient. Benefits and initiatives that are designed to bolster our employees' mental health. At BAT we're fostering a culture of to help our employees to better manage life’s pressures and build resilience, no matter what life throws your way.

Physical Wellbeing

Good health is the cornerstone that allows everything else in our lives to align. Benefits that support our employees' physical health, expand coverage where needed, and promote healthy lifestyles, reducing stress and boosting overall energy and productivity.

Financial Wellbeing

Peace of mind is priceless, but it shouldn’t cost the earth. Benefits and initiatives designed to assist you in achieving financial stability and security, empowering you to make well-informed financial decisions, alleviate financial stress, and enhance your short and long-term prospects.

Area Head of Cash (Fixed-Term Contract)

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