Senior Manager, Operations Finance

British American Tobacco•Winston-Salem, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reynolds American is seeking a Senior Manager, Operations Finance in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This finance leader will act as a strategic business partner to Operations leadership, supporting sustainable margin growth and working capital delivery through disciplined planning, cost management, performance analysis, scenario modelling, and financial governance. The role turns complex operational and financial information into clear insights to improve decisions across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and related business areas, partnering with local and global teams in a fast-paced, complex, and evolving environment. The position partners with stakeholders across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, Product, FP&A, and Accounting. It leads financial planning, forecasting, and actuals reviews for its assigned Operations scope; provides forward-looking analysis of costs, spending, capital expenditures, inventory, working capital, forecasts, and risks and opportunities; and develops models and scenarios for operational and investment decisions. The role also supports cost and productivity initiatives, executive reporting, financial controls and SOX governance, capital expenditure governance, strategic initiatives, and transformation programs. It may lead, coach, and develop finance professionals while building finance capability across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Costing, Supply Chain Finance, Procurement Finance, or related areas.
Proven experience partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive business performance.
Strong analytical, financial modelling, forecasting, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
Solid understanding of financial controls, governance, and SOX compliance requirements.
Strategic mindset, strong business acumen, and ability to constructively challenge the status quo.
Excellent communication, influencing, collaboration, and leadership skills across organizational levels.
Advanced Excel proficiency.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CMA.
Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or SAP environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, Product, FP&A, and Accounting stakeholders, providing financial leadership and constructive challenge.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and actuals reviews for the assigned Operations scope, supporting transparent reporting and accountability.
Provide forward-looking analytics and insights on cost of sales, spending, capital expenditures, inventory, working capital, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses for cost optimization, resource allocation, sourcing, capacity, inventory, and investment decisions.
Identify, validate, and track cost reduction, productivity, and margin improvement initiatives, including risks, dependencies, and mitigation actions.
Translate financial and operational data into concise executive narratives, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership forums.
Maintain financial controls, policy compliance, and SOX governance, and escalate significant issues promptly.
Support capital expenditure governance and post-investment performance reviews, including business-case evaluation and benefits tracking.
Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, transformation programs, new product introductions, and other ad hoc priorities.
Lead, coach, and develop finance professionals where applicable, and build collaborative relationships and finance capability across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax savings opportunities; company matches eligible employee contributions up to 6% and contributes an additional 3%.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees enrolled in the high deductible health plan.
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program with eight free counseling sessions per issue each calendar year for employees and dependents.
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death or dismemberment insurance.
Voluntary insurance options, including employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto and home insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
Dependent scholarship programs.
Confidential personal financial counseling.
On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations.
Charitable giving matching grants program.
Volunteer service opportunities.
Extensive training opportunities, online learning platforms, and personalized growth programs.
Company vehicle for eligible employees.
Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
Paid sick and personal time.
Paid vacation.
Nine company-recognized holidays and two annual personal holidays.
Paid parental leave and temporary reduced work schedule opportunity.
Funeral, short-term disability, long-term disability, jury duty, military, and community outreach leave, as well as released time for children’s education and other paid leave required by state or local law.