Director Finance Lead - Cannabis (Beyond Nicotine)

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 the change!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Director Finance Lead Cannabis (Beyond Nicotine)

SENIORITY LEVEL : Senior Level

FUNCTION : Beyond Nicotine

LOCATION : Winston-Salem

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports to

Head of Finance Beyond Nicotine

Number of Direct Reports

Core Relationships

Internal

• Managers in all functions of the business (esp. R&D, Operations & Marketing)
• Group Finance Services Providers : Central Finance, Tax and Treasury
• Regional / End Market Finance teams
• Financial control collaborate to provide end to end finance delivery

External

Professional services providers (. consultants, auditors).

Geographic Scope

Global

Travel Required

Up to 10%

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Manage and co-ordinates activities to :

• Control and ensure delivery of accurate financial information (Budgets, Forecasts and Actual results), in line with group accounting principles.
• Utilise key insights to identify and assess strategic proposals and to directly informed business decisions.
• Own and manage all aspects of local financial environment, including cost centre control.
• Review and sign off statutory accounts & reports. Ensure the statutory accounts preparation and completion process in line with governance and reporting calendar.

Manage any issues that exist, or escalate as appropriate, for the external reporting of information.

• Develop and drive efficiency improvements, based on best practice and in line with group standardisation.
• Sign off all aspects of risk framework and control environment, leading cross functional teams dealing with control navigator initiatives and risk
• Cash flow forecasting
• Ensure entity / functional compliance with local laws and regulations (including tax, minority interests, external regulatory reporting)
• Provide strategic commercial support to the business
• Support the Head of Finance with all ad-hoc requirements, including but not limited to strategy, internal financial communication and delivery against key priorities
• Manage all aspects related to external / internal audit within the job holders responsibility

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 5+ years of experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.
• Proven track record of success.
• Degree educated with professional qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / MBA).
• Strong interpersonal skills : self-motivated, desire for self-development and ability to influence.
• Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, pro-active, collaborative and willing to implement new processes / ways of working.
• Experience in strategic analysis & planning and execution, performance metrics, project evaluation and commercial acumen.
• Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesize and present complex information.

BENEFICIAL

Knowledge of SAP / HFM / BI / BPC / S4Hana an advantage.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.

See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Reynolds American certified as Great Place to Work
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you.

Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

Come bring your difference!

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer :

• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation. Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax / Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Extensive training opportunities
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates : employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Free Health Coaching and Virtual Fitness Coaching
• Healthcare concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Paid Leave : Sick and Personal Time (employees may be excused with pay for brief absences)Vacation (15 days (pro-rated days during first year of service))Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion) Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity Funeral LeaveShort-Term Disability LeaveLong-Term Disability Leave Jury Duty LeaveMilitary LeaveReleased Time for Children’s EducationCommunity Outreach LeaveOther paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers.

We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American its affiliated companies are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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