Role: Financial Controller
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent
Salary: £67,925 - £83,600
Company: EG Group
About the Role…
Our Benelux finance team are excited to present a new opportunity in EG Group for a Financial Controller to join our Head Office. The successful candidate will play a key part in the business, ensuring that they act as a Finance point for Senior Management Teams and the Board.
Reporting to the Benelux Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for the key financial and accounting functions. The successful candidate will be expected to lead all aspects of the Management accounts and financial reporting process and maintain strong oversight of the transactional accounting process.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Accountable for monthly accounts from trial balance to financial statements for a group of entities
2. Management and development of a team of qualified accountants
3. Coordinate and review month/quarter/year end tasks
4. Lead the balance sheet reconciliation process for a group of entities
5. Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
6. Plan the audit process and ensure timely completion
7. Submit year-end statutory accounts (IFRS & local GAAP)
8. Develop and maintain robust processes and controls in line with Group requirements
9. Oversee of all tasks and activities according to internal policies
10. Continuously review and improve finance systems, processes and controls
11. Other Ad-hoc projects
12. Be a key business partner
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
13. Qualification/ experience typically +5 years post qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
14. Strong knowledge of IFRS/ Local GAAP
15. BA/BSc degree or equivalent an advantage
16. Ensures compliance with internal controls and audit process
17. Anticipates how the business may be affected by external changes
18. Represents their Country Team internally and on cross-functional team
19. Business Partnering
20. Financial Reporting
21. Financial Stakeholder Management
22. Corporate Governance
23. Finance Systems
24. Performance Based Bonus Scheme
25. Private Medical Healthcare
26. Employee Life Assurance
27. EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
28. ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
29. EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
30. Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
31. Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
32. 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
33. Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
34. Free Secure Car Parking
35. Dress Down Fridays
36. Flexi-Time
37. Prayer and Ablution Facilities
38. Shower Facilities
39. Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
40. Work Anniversary Rewards
41. 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.