Role: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: £57,475 - £67,925 Dependent on experience & Discretionary Bonus scheme
Company: EG Group
About the role…
Our Finance Team is expanding, and we have a new opportunity available for a Senior Finance Manager! In this role you are an essential asset to our business, reporting into the Financial Controller you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning & analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and identifying opportunities improve to procedures & controls.
We are looking for an adaptable and efficient individual with a strong finance background. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use their experience & initiative to implement processes, collaborate with key stakeholders and support with the natural development and progression of the team.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company
2. Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports, providing key points and recommendations
3. Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
4. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, operational colleagues and relevant departments
5. Provide data-backed recommendations to support effective decision-making
6. Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis, and that all balances are correct and differences investigated
7. Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
8. Deep involvement in the year-end audit process on performance-related queries
9. Undertake various project work such as automation, systems (SAP/POS) improvement
10. Oversee and produce monthly Board Pack and Profit & Loss Account
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
11. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3+ years post-qualification experience
12. Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
13. Ability to work in a growing fast-paced environment
14. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
15. Ambitious and self-motivated individual
16. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits & Rewards
17. Performance Based Bonus Scheme
18. Employee Life Assurance
19. EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
20. ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
21. EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
22. Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
23. Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
24. Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
25. Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
26. Free Secure Car Parking
27. Dress Down Fridays
28. Flexi-Time
29. Prayer and Ablution Facilities
30. Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
31. Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
32. Work Anniversary Rewards
33. Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.
Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.
At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.
Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.
Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.