Senior Finance Manager

1 month ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom Head Office Full time
Job Title: Senior Finance Manager

Location:Head Office

Contract:Full Time / Permanent

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

Company:EG Group

About the Role

Our Finance Team is expanding, and we are seeking a qualified Senior Finance Manager to join our team. As an essential asset to our business, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning & analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and identifying opportunities to improve procedures & controls.

Following a recent major acquisition of 1,000 petrol forecourts in Germany, we are looking for an adaptable and efficient individual with a strong finance background. You will have the opportunity to use your experience & initiative to implement processes, collaborate with key stakeholders, and support 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
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
About EG Group

EG Group is one of the world's 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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