Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Commercial Finance Executive
Location: Malmö, Sweden
Contract Type: Permanent
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
- Develop high-quality business cases to support strategic and operational decisions, providing clear financial insights, scenario modelling, and investment recommendations.
- Own and manage the full marketing budget cycle, including planning, forecasting, tracking performance, and ensuring spend governance across channels and initiatives.
- Act as a trusted Commercial Finance Business Partner to Marketing, Sales, and cross-functional teams, driving financially sound decision-making and challenging assumptions where needed.
- Lead and support projects related to pricing strategy, promotional effectiveness, and marketing spend optimization, ensuring data-driven insights translate into tangible business outcomes.
- Partner with stakeholders at all levels, enabling alignment on priorities, risks, and opportunities, while maintaining strong communication and financial stewardship.
- Ensure high data quality and financial accuracy, supporting month-end close, performance analysis, and management reporting.
- Support continuous improvement across commercial finance processes, identifying opportunities to automate, simplify, or enhance ways of working.
- Contribute to any other activities related to Commercial Finance, including ad-hoc analysis, strategic initiatives, and cross-market collaboration.
- Comply and implement activities in accordance with the rules of laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, safety at work and fire protection, and internal EHS or Sustainability standards and procedures.
Requirements
- A finance professional with experience in commercial finance, FP&A, business partnering, or marketing finance-ideally within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into business insights and actionable recommendations.
- A proactive business partner who builds trust, challenges constructively, and influences decisions across a wide stakeholder network.
- Experience in budget ownership, financial planning, and performance management.
- Solid understanding of pricing, promotional mechanics, and/or marketing ROI is a strong advantage.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, with a structured, detail-oriented approach and a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for non-financial audiences.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional setups and contributes to a positive team culture.
- High proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with BI tools is beneficial.
- Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus but not mandatory
We Offer
- Market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- A 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
- Opportunities for internal advancement and career progression
- Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement within a transformative environment
About the Company
At BAT Sweden, we strive to create a smokeless reality on a day-to-day basis. We are 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 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 supporting you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate 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 organisation. 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.
Apply Now
Take the next step in your career and apply for the Commercial Finance Executive position at BAT. Shape the future with us and be part of a team that is committed to creating A Better Tomorrow™.