Job Description
This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook HQ
This is a fantastic opportunity to be working directly for the UK Head of Forecasting & Reporting. This is the area of the business that looks after all figures for the entities that operate from Head Office, including management accounts, statutory accounts and budgeting/ forecasting.
The role has become available due to rapid growth over recent years, with a number of acquisitions into the group portfolio, alongside the requirement for a significant process improvement. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial responsibilities of all Departments for which you have ownership (spanning all entities that operate from Head Office) and will potentially be involved with future acquisitions and integrations.
You will work collaboratively as part of the management accounts process and deliver any training required to the core team as applicable. You will be responsible for full ownership of the figures for your specific departments and will be able to support these when queries arise.
1. Owning all overhead costs for specific departments, including calculation and input into the finance system of monthly prepayments and accruals
2. Producing department reporting to help with financial planning, including review and investigation of any variances between the actual results and budgeted/forecasted
3. Building relationships with relevant commercial departments and act as a business partner for financial/numerical queries
4. Calculation and ownership of figures to be included in quarterly budgets and forecasts for specific departments/ cost lines
5. Ownership/presentation of monthly finance reports to direct line manager, and senior finance as required
6. Opportunity to be responsible for the financials of an entity within the Frasers Group, including ownership of management accounts, balance sheet review and statutory audit
7. Supporting group & statutory audits for relevant areas
8. Assisting with the integration of new subsidiaries
Qualifications
9. Qualified ACCA/CIMA with 2 year’s experience working in a similar role within finance
10. Confident using MS Excel to interpret complex data and draw business conclusions
11. Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to challenge
12. Ambitious and looking to grow a career with a global commercial business
Additional Information
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opportunities
Frasers Champion - Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Fearless – By October, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50, to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.
*subject to terms and condition
Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.
CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.