Senior Manager, Operations Finance

Reynolds American is evolving 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!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a
Senior Manager, Operations Finance
in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

We are looking for a driven finance leader who is excited by leading change, challenging the status quo and acting as a strategic business partner to Operations leadership. The role supports sustainable margin growth and working capital delivery through disciplined planning, cost management, performance analysis, scenario modelling and strong financial governance.

The Senior Manager, Operations Finance, converts complex operational and financial information into clear insights that improve decisions across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and related business areas. The role partners across local and global teams operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex and evolving environment.

• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, Product, FP&A and Accounting stakeholders to provide value-added financial leadership and constructive challenge.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting and actuals reviews for the assigned Operations scope, ensuring transparent performance reporting and clear accountability for delivery.
• Provide forward-looking analytics and insights regarding cost of sales, spending, capital expenditures, inventory, working capital, forecasts and financial risks and opportunities.
• Develop adaptive financial models and scenario analyses to support cost optimization, resource allocation, sourcing, capacity, inventory and investment decisions.
• Identify, validate and track cost reduction, productivity and margin improvement initiatives with business partners, including risks, dependencies and mitigation actions.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into concise executive narratives, recommendations and presentations for senior leadership forums.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policy compliance and SOX governance across the assigned area, with timely escalation of significant issues.
• Support capital expenditure governance and post-investment performance reviews, ensuring disciplined evaluation of business cases and benefits.
• Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, transformation programs, new product introductions and other ad hoc priorities as required.
• Lead, coach and develop finance professionals where applicable, while building collaborative relationships and finance capability across cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Costing, Supply Chain Finance, Procurement Finance, or related areas.
• Proven experience partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive business performance.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, forecasting, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, governance, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.
• Excellent communication, influencing, collaboration, and leadership skills across all organizational levels.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; MBA, CPA, CMA, or experience in FMCG/manufacturing/SAP environments is a plus.