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 Zambia has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Commercial Finance Business Partnering in Lusaka

To lead and coordinate commercial finance activities in Zambia & Malawi, partnering with end market leadership to drive sustainable growth, optimise pricing and investment decisions, and deliver robust financial planning, forecasting and governance in line with BAT standards.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Execute commercial planning cycles (SOP, Budget, Latest Estimates) ensuring alignment to strategic priorities
• Support pricing strategy, revenue growth management and margin optimisation across markets
• Provide decision support through robust financial analysis, insights and business case evaluation
• Commercial finance governance, ensuring compliance with BAT policies and control frameworks
• Manage and optimise trade spend, marketing OPEX/CAPEX and ROI performance
• Partner with End Markets and cross-functional teams (Marketing, Legal, Finance) to enhance commercial performance
• Standardise and continuously improve tools, processes and reporting across WESA
• Support revenue assurance and credit risk management across markets
• Drive efficiency, automation and data-driven decision-making across commercial finance

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related discipline
• Professional qualifications (CPA / ACCA / CIMA / CA)
• +5 years’ experience in commercial finance, FP&A or business partnering
• Strong understanding of pricing, route-to-market and consumer dynamics
• Experience in FMCG or similar fast-paced environment
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and IFRS standards
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel and data visualisation tools (Power BI)
• Project management and business case development experience

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

• Execute commercial planning cycles (SOP, Budget, Latest Estimates) ensuring alignment to strategic priorities
• Support pricing strategy, revenue growth management and margin optimisation across markets
• Provide decision support through robust financial analysis, insights and business case evaluation
• Commercial finance governance, ensuring compliance with BAT policies and control frameworks
• Manage and optimise trade spend, marketing OPEX/CAPEX and ROI performance
• Partner with End Markets and cross-functional teams (Marketing, Legal, Finance) to enhance commercial performance
• Standardise and continuously improve tools, processes and reporting across WESA
• Support revenue assurance and credit risk management across markets
• Drive efficiency, automation and data-driven decision-making across commercial finance

• Strong understanding of pricing, route-to-market and consumer dynamics
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and IFRS standards
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel and data visualisation tools (Power BI)
• Project management and business case development experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related discipline
• Professional qualifications (CPA / ACCA / CIMA / CA)