Commercial Finance Intern

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

CONTRACT: Full-time Internship – 6 months (with potential extension to 12 months)

FUNCTION: Finance

We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Intern to join our UK&I Finance team in Chiswick, London. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commercial finance within a fast-paced, global organisation. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and play a key role in supporting our day-to-day operations, while developing analytical and financial skills that will accelerate your career.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support the collection and analysis of financial data from teams across Trade, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with the Trade and Customer Service teams to investigate pricing claims and process credit notes.
• Assist with revenue management, including pricing maintenance and compliance controls.
• Coordinate system updates for vendors and customers, ensuring accuracy and alignment across functions.
• Develop and maintain financial models for key areas such as promotional spend, overheads, and customer profitability.
• Contribute to month-end activities – journal postings, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Provide ad-hoc financial support and contribute to improvement projects within the Finance function.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• A recent graduate or student in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills with a genuine interest in commercial finance.
• Confident working with Excel (Pivot Tables, LOOKUPs, SUMIFs) and PowerPoint; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimizing your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.