Global Graduate Programme Finance

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

London | 18 months - fixed term contract | 3 rotations

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate in London. Join our 18-month Global Graduate Programme in Finance and complete three rotations across the Finance organisation. You will gain hands‑on experience in areas such as forecasting, performance tracking, business partnering and detailed revenue and marketing analysis, while contributing to decisions that shape commercial performance.

At BAT, Finance is not a standalone function, Finance is deeply embedded into the business, working closely with other functions to drive business performance.

Each graduate will experience a unique experience, shaped around business priorities and your development needs. To give you an idea of the type of work you will be doing, previous placements have included:

• Forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting
• Analysis of financial data and turning insights into recommendations
• Partnering with commercial teams on business decisions
• Contributing to cross-functional Finance projects
• Working in growth capabilities, unlocking insights from revenue to marketing to help shape the business

You will not be doing this alone. A dedicated coach and mentor will support your development, alongside structured learning and a global network of fellow graduates. In addition to this, you will get the opportunity to attend our International Grad Academy where you will collaborate in person with BAT graduates from around the world. By the end of the programme, you will have built the commercial, strategic and leadership capabilities needed to take the next step in your career with BAT.

• A recent graduate with an undergraduate or Masters degree in, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• English fluency (both written and spoken).
• Have leadership skills demonstrated through either professional experience or extra-curricular activities.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, patterns and insights from large and complex data sets.
• The confidence and communication skills to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior partners.
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of delivering results.
• Demonstrate an appetite for continuous learning, eager to develop new skills.
• A naturally curious and inquisitive mindset, always seeking to understand the 'why' behind data, behaviours, and business outcomes.
• A genuine interest in FMCG, consumer behaviour, and broader business trends, using external insights to strengthen commercial understanding and decision‑making.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across Western Europe as required.

• The chance to progress from graduate to Junior Manager in 18 months.
• A market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work‑life balance, transportation support,…