Job Description

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 Samoa is seeking a commercially astute, strategic, and people-focused finance leader to join the business as Head of Finance. Reporting to the General Manager, this role will lead the Finance function in Samoa and play a critical role in driving business performance, financial governance, strategic delivery, and organizational leadership. The successful candidate will influence key business decisions, strengthen financial discipline, and support the continued sustainability and growth of BAT Samoa.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver key operating targets, including underlying operating profit and cash flow.
• Drive integrated financial performance management processes that challenge and support the business to deliver value.
• Lead selected strategic projects in Samoa and across the Cluster.
• Drive automation and simplification within the Finance function to deliver efficient back-office services.
• Review local laws, excise requirements, compliance evidence, and gaps, ensuring appropriate records are maintained.
• Ensure SOP reviews are completed and updated in line with local law and Group policies.
• Lead the development and implementation of an excise lobbying strategy that supports the sustainability of BAT’s business model in Samoa.
• Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support robust commercial and cross-functional outcomes.
• Establish clear leadership priorities for self and direct reports, and coach and develop the Finance team, role modelling strong leadership behaviors. Build a culture that enables employees to contribute meaningfully to organizational goals, and support attraction, retention, and development of Finance talent, including contribution to Area talent processes.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Management and teams to strengthen cross-functional delivery, and actively support and lead the BAT Samoa Strategic Leadership Journey.

Qualifications and Essential Attributes:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• A professional accountancy qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, CR or CPA.
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in a global FMCG or similarly dynamic operating environment, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking capability.
• Sound knowledge of corporate financial practices and BAT financial governance requirements.
• Good understanding of the tobacco business, including operations, marketing, and sales.
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Strong English communication skills; local or regional language capability is desirable where required.

Applications should include a current resume and a brief outline of the candidate’s relevant experience, including how they meet the role criteria. An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications and experience, will be negotiated with the successful candidate. This role is open to both local and expatriate candidates; employment sponsorship will be provided for the successful expatriate applicant.

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.