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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
EG Group has an exciting new vacancy for a Financial Controller to join our country finance team at EG Group. The Financial Controller will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategies, policies, systems and approaches, whilst maintaining strong oversight of the transactional accounting process and providing strong leadership to a team of finance professionals.
Reporting to the Finance Director, this position will play a pivotal role within the finance function providing leadership to a large team as well as implementing key ideas to ensure the country is performing in line with expectation from senior leadership. You will have the opportunity to partner with stakeholders, suppliers and various department when required and regularly present updates and performance to senior leadership.
If you are a dynamic finance leader ready to drive strategy, lead a talented team, and make a lasting impact in a global business, apply today!
Duties & Responsibilities
Drive the successful implementation of operating plans using timely and insightful financial information to support the achievement of wider functional/organisational goals
Lead, motivate and engage team colleagues, monitoring performance to ensure a high-performing and cohesive team which works in a collaborative manner
Partner with the relevant business areas/ stakeholders to understand their strategic goals and provide subject matter expertise to support and facilitate effective decision-making
Provide technical guidance and recommendations as a subject matter expert to support projects or business activities
Analyse highly complex data and produce reports to be used by senior management in their decision-making processes
Contribute to the development of new/ enhanced processes, controls and systems and lead on the implementation of improvements within the team
Contribute professional expertise/ knowledge and provide advice to support the successful delivery of projects
Monitor and challenge business processes where risks are identified in order to ensure the business remains compliant with relevant legislation and regulations
Support the development of financial regulations, systems, processes, policies and procedures and reporting mechanisms
Support the statutory audit to reach a successful conclusion
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Accountant 5+ years PQE ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
Strong knowledge of IFRS / local GAAP
Proven experience of providing financial management support
Experience of successfully developing and implementing financial processes, controls, systems and business reporting
Excellent communication & negotiation skills
Benefits & Rewards
Private Medical Healthcare
Performance Based Bonus Scheme
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.
