BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!


British American Tobacco Costa Rica has an exciting opportunity for a Global Business Solution Finance Global Graduate in Heredia.


ROLE SUMMARY


Our Global Graduate Program (GGP) is an entry-level opportunity designed for recent college graduates with up to 3 years of work experience who wish to fast track their career within a global organization, and have the possibility, after 18 months of successful completion of our program, to work as an Entry Level Manager in our Global Business Solutions (GBS) Finance organization. BAT is a market leader in over 55 countries with over 55,000 employees.


WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER:


For the driven, passionate, and ambitious recent graduates, our Global Graduate Program is the first step towards bigger and better things. It’s a real job from day one with world-class training, international opportunities, and the chance to reach your full potential.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• 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.

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT GLOBAL GRADUATE IF YOU:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineer.
• Possess up to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Have strong analytical skills – experience in working with data. Nice to have experience with SAP and/or Power BI.
• Have advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Desirable knowledge in Alteryx.
• Are looking for an international career and speak English fluently.
• Are curious, ambitious, innovative, take initiatives, passionate about challenges and communicate clearly.
• Have leadership skills demonstrated through either relevant professional experience or extra-curricular activities within prestigious companies, NGOs, student associations, etc.
• Are open to relocate globally.

If you’re the type of person who always gives their all, this program is the right fit for you. Apply and challenge yourself!


SELECTION PROCESS:

• 
  Apply & complete Pymetrics assessment.
• Interview with Recruiter (only the candidates who successfully pass CV screening).
• Interview with the Hiring Team (only the candidates who pass will be contacted).
• Assessment Center & Final Interview.
• Offer.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Working within the larger BAT group opens the doors to a varied and accelerated Global Career with locations in over 180 countries worldwide. If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed, you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential. We pride ourselves on providing one of the most competitive opportunities to those wishing to start and advance their career with a global company. Our commitment to this goal reflects in our offer to our employees.


As a Global Graduate, you will receive the following benefits:

• A real job assigned in executive level and several rotations in different cross-functional GBS Finance departments: Trade Finance, Marketing Finance, Operations Finance, among others.
• World-class leadership training opportunities.
• International exposure in developing your people and management skills.
• 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 Day 1.
• Continuous feedback and coaching on your performance.
• 2 weeks training at the BAT Global Graduate Academy with your peers from around the globe.
• Competitive salary.
• Yearly bonus depending on company’s annual performance and holiday incentive.
• Competitive benefits package including medical subscription, life and health insurance, transportation allowance, Christmas and Easter, and a flexible work schedule.
• An Entry Level Manager role after the successful completion of the 18-month Global Graduate Program.

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.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.