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Senior Commercial Finance Manager

EG Corporate Services Limited
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1LN, England

Salary

£65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Commercial Finance Manager position at EG Group in Blackburn offers a salary range of £57,475 to £67,925, depending on experience, along with a discretionary bonus scheme.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant with a strong analytical background and excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to manage a team of four direct reports.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing trading reports, analyzing performance metrics, and partnering with stakeholders to optimize financial outcomes.
  • Candidates should have experience in multi-site operations, preferably in hospitality or retail, and be adept at using Excel and/or SAP for reporting and analysis.
  • The position offers various employee benefits, including performance-based bonuses, discounts, health support, and access to extensive learning and development resources.

Role:Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Location:Blackburn, BB1 2FA

Hours:Full-Time / Permanent

Salary:£57,475 £67,925 Dependent On Experience &DiscretionaryBonus Scheme

Company:EG Group

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity upcoming in the finance department for a keen and motivated individual who is looking to develop in their career. In this role you will provide commercial insights to the Management team, partner the business to optimize and challenge financial performance, as well as drive/support commercial initiatives, and report on them.

The successful candidate will be able to monitor and forecast KPIs, analyse key information and use their initiative to report variances. The candidate will possess analytical skills, and be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders on all levels. They will be proactive and ensure complex information is relayed effectively.

This role is based in office at our state of the art Waterside Head Office, where you will be greeted with many valuable amenities. If you are ready for a new challenge, and for a role where you can help to make a noticeable difference, then this opportunity could be perfect for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare weekly trading reports / dashboards & weekly CEO updates

Prepare monthly presentations on the trading performance

Identify the key trends and drivers of the result

Work alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by site, by brand, by location

Review of P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and present key trends.

Partner with key stakeholders

Actively look to improve reporting impact & efficiency in preparation by maximising the use/potential of the SAP analytics tool and aiming to reduce reliance on spreadsheets, manual manipulation of data

Work closely with the Country Manager to optimise performance, cost control and improve profitability

Provide support and information to improve decision-making

Quarterly forecasts

Lead and manage the annual budget preparation & presentation

Other analysis or tasks as requested by the Country Manager, Head of Finance or EG Group teams

Management responsibility of 4 direct reports, including the development of roles and responsibilities.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Accountant

Efficient working to tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills

Excellent knowledge of Excel &/or SAP

Possess commercial and analytical acumen

Ability to establish the appropriate frameworks and processes

Ability to multi-task, adapt and respond to changing priorities.

Self-motivated with ability to develop, encourage and lead a strong high performance team.

Confident presenting to and challenging senior stakeholders where necessary.

Multi-site experience either in hospitality or retail (desirable)

Benefits & Rewards

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

Cycle to Work / 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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