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Finance Manager - Operational Excellence, Bristol

Client: Imperial Brands PLC

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a32ca86a877f

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Role

Location: Bristol/hybrid

International travel requirement: up to 33% per annum

Imperial Brands, an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees, is building a future-ready business with bold ambitions and a clear purpose. We are looking for passionate people to join us.

We’re seeking a Finance Manager – Operational Excellence to join our dynamic Finance team in Bristol. This role involves leading financial reporting and control excellence across our global operations. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Principle Accountabilities

• Shape and evolve financial policy, guidance, and templates to support operational excellence and robust financial control.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops and training sessions to embed best practices across global finance teams.
• Lead balance sheet reviews with key entities to enhance transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and analyse reconciliation quality and completion to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior finance leadership, influencing strategic decision-making.
• Partner with local finance teams and GBS to implement process efficiencies and elevate financial control standards.

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong technical knowledge and IFRS expertise.
• Commercially savvy with the ability to deliver practical, business-aligned financial solutions.
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• A natural collaborator with strong interpersonal skills and a constructive challenge mindset.
• Experience in a Group function and a passion for driving process optimisation and cultural change.

The post holder will be prepared to travel internationally up to 33% per annum.

What We Offer

In return for your contribution, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package including salary, bonus scheme, and additional benefits. You will work in inspiring environments and have opportunities to grow, learn, and innovate. Our purpose is to forge a healthier future for our consumers, and your role will be part of this mission.

Everyone Belongs

About Us

We are a truly international company, the fourth largest in our industry, operating across 120 markets. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and fostering an environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work. Our culture is driven by a challenger mindset, agility, and collaboration, supported by award-winning development programs that create exciting career opportunities. We actively promote diversity and inclusion at all levels.

As a policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries do not request or require payment during any recruitment process.