British American Tobacco Global Graduate Program – British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for a Global Graduate (Finance) to join its team in Nigeria.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
To Be Taken At (Country): Lagos, Nigeria
About the Award: Our Global Graduate Programme (Finance) enables you to develop exceptional commercial skills, equipping you with a deep understanding of the dynamics of the market you operate in. It offers you the opportunity to challenge yourself on international projects, network with graduates from around the world and strengthen your leadership skills through participation in our Global Academy and with the support of your dedicated Coach and Mentor.
Type: Job
Eligibility:
- Are you a recent university graduate within the last 3 years, with a high-performance academic track record – minimum of Second Class Upper division or equivalent?
- Have you completed your National Youth Service (NYSC) or equivalent for other countries?
- Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French?
- Are you ambitious, resilient and more proactive than others when it comes to learning new things?
An inspiring journey awaits you here at BAT Nigeria. The question is: Are you up to the challenge?
Show what you’re made of… Join our 2022 Global Graduate Programme
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: This is a real job from day one. One in a tough and fast-paced environment that will stretch you to the limits – you’ll progress from graduate to manager in 12 months!
How to Apply: Apply here
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
FAQs
What is the BAT Global Graduate Program (West Africa)?
The BAT Global Graduate Program (West Africa) is a structured graduate-trainee initiative designed to groom fresh graduates and early-career professionals into future leaders of BAT. It typically involves a rotational placement (across operations, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, etc.) so you gain broad exposure to different functional areas.
Participants also benefit from global-level training — including a “Graduate Academy” which brings together trainees worldwide for leadership development and cross-geographical networking.
Who is eligible to apply for the 2026 Global Graduate Program?
Some of the common eligibility criteria (from previous BAT West Africa graduate intakes) include: Must hold a bachelor’s degree (often in Engineering, Sciences, Supply Chain, or Quality — depending on the track) with a strong academic record.
Completed the compulsory service requirement (in Nigeria’s context: the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)).
Must have no more than 2–3 years of post-graduate/professional experience.
Strong communication skills in English (some past intakes have valued knowledge of French as an advantage).
Demonstrated leadership potential, e.g. through extra-curricular activities, problem-solving mindset, agility, ability to work in fast-paced environments, initiative, and possibly mobility (national/international).
What can you expect from the program? What do participants get?
Right from day one: a “real job” — participants are employed (not just interns) and contribute meaningfully.
Rotational exposure across functional areas: manufacturing, supply-chain planning, procurement, logistics, possibly marketing or product-innovation, depending on assignment. This helps you understand the business end-to-end.
A comprehensive training and development path: including access to online learning platforms, personalised growth programmes, and global-level mentorship/coaching.
Attractive compensation and benefits: competitive salary, performance bonuses (subject to eligibility), health plans and other employee benefits as per market.
Opportunity to progress quickly: for high-performing participants, the program is intended as a “fast-track” to management-level roles in a relatively short period (for past cohorts, some sources say 12 months, others 18 months).
How and when should I apply if I’m interested in the 2026 intake?
Monitor the official BAT careers site (or the regional site for West & Central Africa) for the announcement of the 2026 intake — job posts are usually listed under “Global Graduate Programme / Operations”.
Ensure you meet eligibility: your degree, NYSC/completed service, recent graduation (within the last 2–3 years), and other requirements (e.g. English proficiency, mobility, leadership potential).
Prepare a strong application / CV highlighting academic performance, relevant coursework, extra-curricular leadership or initiatives, any involvement in supply-chain / operations (if any), and readiness to work in a fast-paced environment.
Apply online when the job is posted — there’s no widely publicized fixed date for 2026 yet, so it’s recommended to check regularly and apply as early as possible.