EG Group
Job title:
Commercial Finance Manager
Company
EG Group
Job description
Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Hours: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 & Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group
About the role…
Our Finance function is expanding and we are looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join us and help to lead the Commercial Finance team at EG Group!
Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting and ROI on capex projects and acquisitions, whilst also playing an important role in helping to improve existing reports and processes. You will also be required to work cross-functionally to help design and develop new processes and procedures and assist with implementing new ways of working within the department.
The successful candidate will be an ambitious and self-motivated individual that can demonstrate high levels of integrity and diligence whilst also showing their ability to work in a fast paced and growing environment.
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 and Responsibilities
- Produce frequent reports to various stakeholders across the group along with key points and recommendations to aid decision making
- Lead the annual budgeting process by providing insight based on trends
- Undertake various project work such as automation, systems (SAP/POS) improvement
- Oversee and produce monthly Board Pack
- Work with Accounts to understand monthly performance and key drivers by site
- Review site by site performance at a granular level in order to improve performance
- Undertake benchmarking exercises at margin and opex level
- Identify process gaps and improve them by working cross functionally
- Report on brand partnerships along with their ROI which will aid exec board in making future Capex decisions
- Produce frequent reports/analysis for investors via Group Finance team
- Analyse and critique initiatives such as supplier changes or new product launches
- Serve as the ‘Go to’ person and possess a can do attitude whatever the scenario
- Understand role of other analysts in team and provide cover where required
- Prepare weekly/monthly dashboards to give clear visuals for non-financial managers
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting department or similar role
- Part/Newly/Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferable – QBE will also be considered
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Financial Modelling experience (desirable)
- Experience working with Macros/VBA/SQL (desirable)
- Logical, tenacious and adaptable individual with a clear drive for results
- Ability to work in a growing fast paced environment
- Excellent organisation / time management skills
- Strong communication / interpersonal skills
- Hands on experience in a multi-site retail operation (desirable)
- Able to manage own workload and prioritise depending on urgency of the task or who is the end recipient
- Possess Commercial Awareness and business acumen
- Experience using SAP (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
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Expected salary
£45000 – 55000 per year
Location
Blackburn, Lancashire
Job date
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 08:41:16 GMT
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