Management Accountant – JD UK & ROI
JD UK & Ireland
Responsible To:
Retail Finance Manager
Department:
Finance
Location:
JD Sports Fashion PLC, Edinburgh House, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts for store variable costs
* Complete detailed variance analysis, with supporting commentary and evidence for any adverse/favourable variances to budget and last year
* Assist with producing monthly, half-year and year-end Group reporting packs
* Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and opportunities and communicating these to the Retail Finance Manager
* Assist with the production of monthly store P&L reports, liaising with Retail and highlighting variances to budget
* Responsible for analysing key cost areas and provide challenge to the retail/procurement teams
* Regular meetings with Retail/Procurement to gain an understanding of expected costs, highlight issues as they arise and challenge costs where necessary
* Assist the Commercial Finance team with the production of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for store variable costs
* Assist with the implementation of controls in line with the Group’s Financial controls programme
* Assist with audit queries
* Ad hoc project work as required
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
* Part Qualified/Finalist CIMA/ ACA/ ACCA accountant
* Experience of management accounting essential
* Strong analytical skills required to identify and remediate risks
* Ability to investigate, understand and explain variances and overall business performance
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal required
* Ability to prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines
* Ability to work under your own initiative
* Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word and Powerpoint
* Experience using Power BI/ Power query advantageous
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Retail industry experience desirable
* Experience of Oracle Financials and TM1 useful (though training will be provided)
* A positive, flexible, enthusiastic, and driven attitude.