About the Position

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco****Vietnam has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Commercial Finance Business Partner in HCMC, Vietnam

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.

Responsibilities

Business

Develop financial plans, forecasts, and scenarios for marketing investment, trade terms, customer allowance, pricing, and portfolio initiatives.
Evaluate pricing, excise, competitor actions, portfolio changes, and trade investment impact on revenue, margin, volume, affordability, and market position.
Manage trade terms, customer allowance, distributor margins, commissions, and related reconciliations with master distributors and regional offices.
Prepare pricing notes, business cases, decision papers, and management reports for senior partners and governance forums.
Track competitor pricing, trade activity, market performance, and profit pool movements to support commercial decision-making.
Coordinate planning, forecasting, reporting, and period-end activities with Corporate Finance, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and regional teams.
Maintain financial controls and governance across marketing finance, pricing, trade investment, and distributor-related activities.
Improve tools, templates, dashboards, and data sources to strengthen planning, reporting, and decision support.

Collaboration and Development

Build strong working relationships across Finance and commercial teams.
Collaborate effectively with internal team members and external business partners.
Proactively identify development priorities and take ownership of personal growth.
Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and delivery.
Communicate financial insights clearly and influence partners through constructive challenge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, or MBA is an advantage.
Relevant experience in commercial finance, marketing finance, trade finance, financial planning and analysis, or business partnering, preferably in FMCG or another dynamic commercial environment.
Strong financial modelling, planning, forecasting, pricing, investment evaluation, and variance-analysis skills.
Good understanding of trade terms, customer allowance, distributor finance, gross margin, excise, revenue growth, and route-to-market economics.
Ability to turn complex financial and commercial information into clear business recommendations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills in English.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SAP, enterprise planning systems, business intelligence tools, or dashboards is an advantage.
High attention to detail, sound judgment, integrity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to improving ways of working.

Core Capabilities

Finance business partnering
Financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis
Pricing, portfolio, and marketing investment evaluation
Trade terms, customer allowance, and distributor finance governance
Financial controls and risk management
Management reporting and decision papers
Data analysis, dashboards, and digital reporting
Process improvement and automation

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 prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

About the Company

At 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.

Commercial Finance Business Partner

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