Role:Senior Finance Manager

Location:Blackburn, BB1 2FA Office Based

Contract:Full Time / Permanent

Salary:£57,475 - £67,925 Dependent on experience &DiscretionaryBonus scheme

Company:EG Group

About the role

Our Finance Team is expanding, and we have a new opportunity available for a Senior Finance Manager! In this role you are an essential asset to our business, reporting into the Financial Controller you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning & analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and identifying opportunities improve to procedures & controls.

We are looking for an adaptable and efficient individual with a strong finance background. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use their experience & initiative to implement processes, collaborate with key stakeholders and support with the natural development and progression of the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company

Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports, providing key points and recommendations

Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company

Collaborate with senior stakeholders, operational colleagues and relevant departments

Provide data-backed recommendations to support effective decision-making

Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis, and that all balances are correct and differences investigated

Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company

Deep involvement in the year-end audit process on performance-related queries

Undertake various project work such as automation, systems (SAP/POS) improvement

Oversee and produce monthly Board Pack and Profit & Loss Account

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

Candidate Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3+ years post-qualification experience

Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities

Ability to work in a growing fast-paced environment

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Ambitious and self-motivated individual

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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.