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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.
