JSS – Finance have been engaged by a growing multisite retail business based in Northamptonshire. This is a business with a proven track record of progressing and developing their people, if you want to learn new skills and challenge yourself then this is the right organisation to join. A broad role that focuses on the group-wide responsibilities on external reporting, supporting the VP of Finance and GFC and implementing sustainable processes/controls. You will be a key point of contact for technical questions arising from the various finance teams of the group and will support the delivery of ad-hoc technical advice and relevant training throughout the year. A strong knowledge of group and respective departmental strategies will be required through the fostering of a strong internal network and driving a business partnering environment. The responsibilities: Review of Board level reporting and first draft of elements of Board pack Preparing, analysing and reporting monthly financial information. Investigation of variances against budget and forecast Leading a small team in a fast paced PLC environment Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations- running a clean balance sheet with good accounting practices is key Business partnering across the operational functions Driving month end close and reporting process efficiency Managing and developing financial systems and accounting policies and the internal control environment Preparing audit deliverables Preparing elements of statutory accounts and supporting analysis Production of analysis to support Corporation Tax returns completed at Group levels Risk review reporting in Exec Team pack The Person: If you are a qualified Accountant with a solid technical grounding and want to continually add value then this could be the role for you. This will not be an ordinary “Group” role and you will be working in a constantly evolving environment with the expectation that you will challenge the status quo and partner with finance and operational stakeholders including up to board level. What's on offer? £70,000 - £80,000 Competitive bonus & package Flexible and autonomous working policy Progression outlined from the onset If this could be of interest please apply below or email me on rob.pattersonjss-finance.com