Commercial Finance Business Partner – Marketing

About the role

British American Tobacco Zambia is seeking a Marketing Commercial Finance Business Partner to lead commercial finance activities across Zambia and Malawi. You will work closely with end‑market leadership to drive sustainable growth, optimise pricing and investment decisions, and ensure robust financial planning and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Execute commercial planning cycles (SOP, Budget, Latest Estimates) aligned with strategic priorities.
• Support pricing strategy, revenue growth management and margin optimisation across markets.
• Provide decision support through financial analysis, insights and business‑case evaluation.
• Ensure commercial finance governance and compliance with BAT policies and control frameworks.
• Manage and optimise trade spend, marketing OPEX/CAPEX and ROI performance.
• Partner with Marketing, Legal, Finance and other cross‑functional teams to enhance commercial performance.
• Standardise and improve tools, processes and reporting across WESA.
• Support revenue assurance and credit‑risk management across markets.
• Drive efficiency, automation and data‑driven decision‑making in commercial finance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or CA).
• Minimum 5 years experience in commercial finance, FP&A or business partnering.
• Strong understanding of pricing, route‑to‑market and consumer dynamics.
• Experience in FMCG or a similarly fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Knowledge of financial controls, governance and IFRS standards.
• Project‑management and business‑case development experience.

Required skills

• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI (data visualisation)
• Financial modelling

What we offer

• Market‑leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Comprehensive health plans and work‑life‑balance initiatives.
• Transportation support and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programmes.
• Opportunities for internal advancement within a global, multi‑category business.