Finance Global Graduate

**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.****To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey****BAT MEXICO IS SEARCHING FOR A FINANCE GLOBAL GRADUATE****JOB TITLE: Finance Global Graduate****FUNCTION: Finance****CITY & COUNTRY: Monterrey, Mexico****ROLE SUMMARY****What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**If you’re driven, passionate and ambitious, our **Global Graduate Program** will let you achieve your potential. It is a hands-on job from day one - with world class training, international scope, and the chance to reach your potential. You will progress **from graduate to junior manager within 12 months in Finance**, with the opportunity to become an outstanding leader in a world-class organization.Our **Finance Graduate Program **helps you to develop exceptional Financial/Commercial skills - fully understanding the dynamics of the market you are operating in, and how the **BAT Finance departments** work together to achieve outstanding business results.**What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?****You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself on international projects, working with above-market and cross-functional teams, under the supervision of your dedicated Coach & Mentor.****It’s fast-paced. It’s exciting. It will push your own limits. Upon successful completion of our program after 12 months****Reports to: Sergio Fernandez - Marketing finance manager****Travel Required: Yes****ACCOUNTABILITIES**- **Preparing various analytical and management reporting for business in a timely and accurate manner**:- ** Provides transparency, insight, and explaining the story behind the numbers**:- ** Preparation of regular forecast & annual budget, planning and analysis**:- ** Assist with commercial aspects of the business such as pricing, market and competitor analysis**:- ** Support ad-hoc financial reports and projects as assigned, including new business opportunities or initiatives**:- ** The role will require an individual who constantly strives to add value as a partner to the business, looks for continuous improvement, has a consumer-focused mindset and is a real team player**:- ** Developing robust business cases which support key investment decisions across commercial areas.**:- ** Delivering monthly financial forecasting including variance analysis which identify key drivers of financial performance and areas of opportunities.**:- ** Identifying and driving continuous improvement across key financial processes.****EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE****ESSENTIAL****Experience Required**- Experience working in FMCGS- Intercultural competencies from international experience or personal background.**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**- **Excellent MS excel skill is a must**:- ** Experience in financial software packages (SAP) would be an advantage**:- ** Relevant working experience of 1-2 years (Finance Areas)**:- ** Detail minded; multi-tasks; good in data mining and consolidating large amount of data; proactive**:- ** English fluent in oral & writing**:- ** Have a drive for excellence: high expectation for the quality of your work, proactive in nature and comfortable to deal with ambiguity and to influence a wide array of stakeholders.**:- ** Hunger for continuous learning, eager to develop new skills and proactiveness MUST be part of your DNA.**:- ** Take initiative and communicate clearly.**:- ** Global mobility**:- ** High academic performance with international experience**:- ** Demonstrated leadership skills**:- ** Strong business sense and a strategic mentality.**:- ** Intellectual curiosity and ambition****Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**- **Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, International Business, or a related field**:- ** 1-2 years of experience in Finance or a related field**:- ** Experience with SAP and/ or BI- excel (advanced)**:- ** Fluent English (Advanced) B2+****BENEFICIAL**- **360° Business Knowledge**:- ** Competitive compensation package**:- ** Great development and growth career opportunities**:- ** A real job assigned at an executive level**:- ** World-class leadership training opportunities**:- ** International exposure in developing your people and management skills**:- ** 2 weeks of training at the BAT Global Graduate Academy with your peers from around the globe**:- ** Networking & mentorship with senior leaders and other graduates from all over the world**:- ** Enhanced business awareness and commercial exposure in our organization**:- ** Customized onboarding program starting Day1**:- ** Continuous feedback and coaching on your performance****WE ARE BAT**At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is wh