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.
ReportingtotheBenelux Finance Director,theFinancialControllerwillberesponsibleforthekey financialandaccountingfunctions. 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
Accountable for monthly accounts from trial balance to financial statements for a group of entities
Management and development of a team of qualified accountants
Coordinate and review month/quarter/year end tasks
Lead the balance sheet reconciliation process for a group of entities
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
Plan the audit process and ensure timely completion
Submit year-end statutory accounts (IFRS & local GAAP)
Develop and maintain robust processes and controls in line with Group requirements
Oversee of all tasks and activities according to internal policies
Continuously review and improve finance systems, processes and controls
Other Ad-hoc projects
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This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
* Qualification/ experience typically +5 years post qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
* Strong knowledge of IFRS/ Local GAAP
* BA/BSc degree or equivalent an advantage
* Ensures compliance with internal controls and audit process
* Anticipates how the business may be affected by external changes
* Represents their Country Team internally and on cross-functional team
Business Partnering
Financial Reporting
Financial Stakeholder Management
Corporate Governance
Finance Systems
Benefits & Rewards
Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Healthcare
Employee Life Assurance
EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
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
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexi-Time
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is one of the worlds 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.
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