Finance Analyst

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 Chile has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst in Santiago

Manage the end-to-end system execution of promotional and pricing activities for assigned categories, ensuring accurate configuration, validation of commercial conditions, compliance with internal controls, and timely implementation to support commercial plans.

Execute finance controls, including SOX related activities, ensuring proper documentation, timely completion and identification of control gaps to mitigate financial and operational risks.

Support planning and forecasting cycles by tracking actual spend versus plan, analyzing trade investment performance and identifying insights, risks and opportunities to optimize budgets and support decision-making.

Work collaboratively with Trade, Marketing and Finance teams, influencing stakeholders and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Support Marketing and Trade teams by providing financial and operational support for business initiatives, project implementation, and ad hoc requirements, ensuring effective follow-up, timely execution and alignment across stakeholders.

Identify, propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, leveraging automation, reporting enhancements and digital tools to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Execute and maintain promotional activities for assigned categories, ensuring accurate system configuration and compliance with approved commercial conditions.

• Support pricing governance through price uploads, validation of pricing conditions and maintenance of accurate system records.

• Monitor promotional and pricing execution to identify discrepancies and minimize revenue leakage risks.

• Support commercial finance planning and forecasting cycles, including budget tracking, actual spend analysis and follow-up on risks and opportunities.

• Prepare analyses and reports to support performance reviews, decision-making and cross-functional business discussions.

• Perform finance controls and SOX-related activities to ensure compliance with internal policies and timely documentation.

• Support billing-related processes and user acceptance testing for system changes impacting finance and commercial execution.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancement opportunities across finance processes.

What are we looking for?

• 0-2 years of experience in Finance, Commercial Finance, Business Analysis, Accounting, Audit or related analytical roles.

• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions; ability to manage data, validate information and prepare clear analyses.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related disciplines.

• Intermediate - advanced English level

• Strong analytical and data gathering skills, with attention to detail and ability to identify risks, gaps and opportunities.

• Advanced Excel capability, including formulas, data validation and structured analysis.

• Self-starter with strong interpersonal communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with SAP (desirable).

• Familiarity with Power BI or other business intelligence tools (desirable).

What we offer you?

• 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

WHY JOIN 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.