Cash & Banking Analyst with German

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 119 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 26,000 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.

As we move forward, our consumers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building a successful NGP business. Integral to our long-term success is our sustainability strategy, behaving responsibly and supporting our ambitions, all underpinned by high governance.

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.

The Role

Imperial Brands is investing in building a Global Business Services Team. Working as part of the Finance Centre of Capability (CoC), the role is to be part of the C&B team focusing on supporting broad Cash & Banking accounting and operational reporting across all relevant Clusters/ Tier 1 Markets. In addition, the person will be responsible for capturing and documenting the transition processes for the growing Cash & Banking Team within RTR Tower.

Key Responsibilities

• Support overseeing daily cash postings
• Assist with daily cash and liquidity management and liquidity forecast
• Keep good relationships with banks and third parties
• Support payment runs confirmation process with banks and follow up
• Support statistical reporting
• Support to external audits on Cash & Banking related requirements
• Support resolution of banking queries, mandates, user access issues
• Support specialist checking and reviewing Cash & Banking output from FSS
• Support specialist working collaboratively with market controller and specialist
• Update process-related policy and process documents - SOPs, Process Maps
• Undertake process & performance related initiatives to achieve results- both bottom-up and top down
• Capture & document knowledge during the transition phase
• Facilitate decisions relating to the successful execution of the Cash & Banking processes in line with SLAs and KPIs

Key relationships

• FSS - Daily execution of FSS’ activities
• Markets/ Tier 1 Clusters - support in resolving queries, audit ad-hoc requests, statutory reporting
• External consultants, auditors (if required)
• Banks and third parties

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken
• 0-3 years of experience in accounting in the international environment - preferably in SSC/BPO
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and consistently delivering high quality work
• Good organisation skills and a willingness to learn

Desirable:

• Ability to work and thrive in fast paced environment
• Ability to adapt to different cultures, intercultural sensitivity
• Understanding of IFRS and relevant statutory GAAP

Next Steps

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.