Planning & Reporting Analyst

**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.**

**To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey**

**BAT **COSTA RICA **IS LOOKING FOR A PLANNING & REPORTING ANALYST**

**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Non-management

**FUNCTION**: Finance

**SALARY RANGE**:Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus

**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**

The Financial Reporting Specialist will provide technical advice and assistance during reporting cycles, by focusing on understanding and solutioning the errors generated during the transactions processing, accounting related issues encountered during the month end activities which are impacting the quality of the reporting services, ensure quality and accurate completion of services and key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).

**Reports to**:Planning and reporting team Leader.

**Reporting Level**:No direct reports.

**Geographic Scope**:Central America

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Ownership of financial statements, planning, and reports.
- First point of contact for internal service teams within finance.
- Control accurate transactional data within SAP.
- Ensure SLAs reflect the agreed timings for customers to receive information.
- Serve as a SME to other Record-to-Report colleagues.
- Perform analytical review of different business scenarios in specific periods (i.e. Budget vs. QPR, SPLY vs. QPR).
- Assist Planning and reporting team Leader as needed.
- Participate in or lead special projects that require creative and analytical skills.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Do you have experience in communications and customer service?
- Are you fluent in English?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- At least 3 year of experience in Planning / Commercial finance / Accounting / Finance.
- Planning and Organizing: Establishes meaningful priorities; anticipates obstacles and defines alternative strategies; seeks best way to meet deadlines; uses time effectively, delegates appropriately.
- Modifies approach to reach an objective; suits style to setting/situation; resourceful in finding different approaches; open to new ideas.
- Demonstrates stability under stress, opposition, or change; maintains performance under uncertainty.
- Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, UPS Campus Ship, and other standard office technologies).
- SAP knowledge.
- Intermediate English level. If you have an advanced level, is a PLUS
- Degree in Accounting or Finance qualification.
**BENEFICIAL**
- Finance Business Partners & Specialist Finance Teams
- collaborate to provide end to end finance delivery for regions / areas / end markets.
- Finance Shared Services Centre (R2R teams)
- collaborate closely with other FSSC to provide high quality, timely management information to the business.
- BPC / BI tool - at least 1 year of experience.
**WE ARE BAT**

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**

Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. **Come bring your difference