About the Role
Imperial Brands is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Financial Operations Manager to join our Group Finance Centre of Excellence. This role offers an opportunity to influence, advise, and partner with our global operations to drive financial control excellence across markets, factories, and shared service locations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Build warm, trusted relationships with stakeholders across our global reporting entities.
2. Partner closely with markets and factories to understand their operations and identify control risks.
3. Champion the Global Control Matrix (GCM), driving excellence in its execution and continuous improvement.
4. Lead the development of robust balance sheet reconciliation and review processes to ensure transparency and audit readiness.
5. Support high-impact transformation projects like ERP implementations and offshoring, ensuring control integrity.
6. Contribute to the wider finance transformation agenda, identifying opportunities for systems and process optimisation.
Candidate Profile
* A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferably with experience in a listed plc environment at Group or subsidiary level.
* A natural relationship builder with a collaborative, partnership-driven approach.
* Strong commercial awareness and interest in FMCG operations.
* Proven ability to influence and drive excellence without direct reporting lines.
* Passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation.
* Confident communicator with high verbal fluency and the ability to present with impact.
About Imperial Brands
We are a truly international company, the fourth largest in our industry, operating across 120 markets with 25,000 employees. We embrace a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo, fostering agility and collaboration to drive innovation and success. Our culture promotes inclusion and diversity, supporting a robust global diversity agenda.
Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries do not request or require payment during any recruitment process.
Benefits
In return, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package including salary, bonus scheme, and additional benefits. We offer inspiring workplaces and opportunities for growth, learning, and innovation, committed to creating a healthier future for our consumers.
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