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Location: Bristol/hybrid
International travel requirement: up to 33% per annum
At Imperial Brands, we are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Financial Operations Manager to join our Group Finance Centre of Excellence. This is more than a technical role - it is a chance to influence, advise, and partner with our global operations to drive financial control excellence across markets, factories, and shared service locations.
If you thrive on building relationships, love solving complex problems, and want to be part of a business that’s embracing change, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Apply today and join our inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.
Principle Accountabilities
Build warm, trusted relationships with stakeholders across our global reporting entities
Partner closely with markets and factories to understand their operations and identify control risks
Champion the Global Control Matrix (GCM), driving excellence in its execution and continuous improvement
Lead the development of robust balance sheet reconciliation and review processes to ensure transparency and audit readiness
Support high-impact transformation projects like ERP implementations and offshoring, ensuring control integrity
Contribute to the wider finance transformation agenda, identifying opportunities for systems and process optimisation
Skills and Experience Required
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
This role will involve approximately 33% of international travel within a year.
What We Offer
In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.
Everyone Belongs
Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at
[email protected] to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.
About Us
We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.
