Lead Manager, Strategic Finance & Analytics

British American Tobacco•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

Reynolds American is evolving 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! REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Manager, Strategic Finance & Analytics in Winston-Salem, NC. This role serves as the single point of contact and primary owner of the enterprise’s long-term “Glidepath” financial scenarios. The individual will coordinate inputs, own the scenario model design, perform analysis, and ensure that all drivers and assumptions are clearly understood across Finance sub-functions. They will also play a role in advancing our financial innovation agenda through hands-on digital capabilities within Power BI. This role blends strategic thinking, hands-on analytical skill, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of business drivers that influence long-term value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or related field.
2+ years of related experience with strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic planning, or commercial finance roles.
High proficiency in MS Excel.
Executive communication—written, verbal, and visualization.
Strong relationship-building mindset across diverse Finance groups.
High comfort level working in ambiguous, evolving environments.

Nice To Haves

MBA or MS strongly preferred.
Power BI proficiency is considered nice to have.
Curiosity and a continuous-improvement orientation, particularly related to forecasting innovation and digital enablement.

Responsibilities

Manage the enterprise Glidepath model, including structure, versioning, and continuous improvement.
Consolidate and validate assumptions from cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate strategy.
Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity modeling, and driver-based forecasting to assess risks and opportunities.
Prepare clear narratives, trend analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Refresh scenarios regularly and provide decision-support materials for SteerCo and leadership reviews.
Partner with Finance Innovations to design and enhance reporting tools; develop Power BI models and prototypes.
Define requirements for reporting and visualization; support testing and iteration of tools.
Act as the central point of coordination, ensuring transparency, trust, and influence across all planning contributors.

Benefits

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)
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
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
Dependent Scholarship Programs
Free confidential personal financial counselling service
On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
Health-care concierge service
Volunteer service opportunities
Extensive training opportunities
Company vehicle for eligible employees
Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated 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 Leave
Short-Term Disability Leave
Long-Term Disability Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Released Time for Children’s Education
Community Outreach Leave
Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law