Digital Finance Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

Job Overview:

This role is a key position in Digital Finance at JD Sports. As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, balance sheet reconciliations, and improving procedures and controls. You will also work on ad-hoc projects and requests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Production of monthly P&Ls and Balance Sheets, with a deep understanding of business operations and related financials.
  • Key contact for stakeholders to explain financial performance and position.
  • Management and development of a team.
  • Management and production of daily P&Ls.
  • Variance analysis to support daily P&Ls and month-end accounts.
  • Ensure the management accounts team meets Digital and Group Finance deadlines.
  • Implementation of controls in line with the Group's Financial controls programme.
  • Production and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support on cost reviews with budget holders.
  • Support the Head of Finance with year-end and interim audits.

Requirements:

  • Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA accountant with PQE experience.
  • Experience in management accounting.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders, both financial and non-financial.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify and remediate risks.
  • Ability to investigate, understand, and explain variances and overall business performance.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Retail industry experience desirable.
  • Experience with Oracle Financials and TM1 useful, although training will be provided.
  • A positive, flexible, enthusiastic, and driven attitude.

About JD Sports:

JD Sports is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms, with over 60,000 colleagues across 3,400 stores in over 30 markets worldwide.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and inclusion. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background or identity.

To be part of this successful and growing company, you will have a desire to contribute to our strategic goals of being a people-first, digital leader, and customer-focused organisation that provides operational excellence and identifies new areas of growth.

We offer our employees amazing benefits, including:

  • Incremental holiday allowance.
  • Staff discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online.
  • Exclusive colleague bike discount scheme.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
  • Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications.


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

    Financial Operations SpecialistResponsible to: Head Digital FinanceDepartment: FinanceRole Overview:This position is a key role in Digital finance. As a Financial Operations Specialist, responsibilities will include overseeing end-to-end finance operations for your area of responsibility, balance sheet reconciliations, looking to make improvements to...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

    Job Title: Digital Finance ManagerJob Summary:This is a key role in Digital finance where you will oversee end-to-end finance operations for your area of responsibility. You will be responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, looking to make improvements to procedures and controls, as well as ad-hoc projects and requests.Key Responsibilities:Production of...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

    Job Role: Digital Finance ManagerDepartment: FinanceLocation: JD Group Head OfficeThis role is a key position in Digital finance, responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, balance sheet reconciliations, and process improvements. As Finance Manager, you will work closely with stakeholders to explain financial performance and position.Key...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    Job Title: Digital Finance ManagerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Finance Manager to join our team at JD Sports. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, managing a team, and driving business growth through financial analysis and planning.Key Responsibilities:Develop...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    Role Overview:This position is a key role in Digital finance, overseeing end-to-end finance operations for your area of responsibility. As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, process improvements, and ad-hoc projects.Key Responsibilities:Production of monthly P&Ls and Balance Sheets, developing an in-depth...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    Job Overview: This finance role is a key position within JD Sports, overseeing various financial operations and responsibilities. As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily P&L's, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring the management accounts team adheres to deadlines. Key Responsibilities: Production of monthly P&Ls and...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    Role Overview:This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial performance and sustainability of JD Sports. As the Financial Operations Manager, key responsibilities will include overseeing the end-to-end finance operations, managing the team, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.Key Duties/Responsibilities:Produce and...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Fashion Jobs Full time

    We're looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to support our Group Head of Strategic Sourcing with commercial support including risk management, supplier identification, planning and re-tenders across multiple divisions ensuring commercial clauses are negotiated within agreements.Key Responsibilities:Close engagement with colleagues on matters including...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Holy Cross College - TES Full time

    About the RoleHoly Cross College - TES is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Vice Principal Finance. As a key member of the college's leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the institution.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement financial strategies...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    Job Title: Senior Financial Operations ManagerSalary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annumAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Operations Manager to join our team at JD Sports. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom COREcruitment Full time

    Commercial Finance ManagerCOREcruitment is proud to represent a successful business that is rapidly expanding its operations. The company operates a busy retail outlet and seeks to enhance its Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.The Commercial Finance Manager will ensure the company's financial health is robust and strategic decisions are informed by...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    Role Overview:As a Conversion Rate Optimisation Manager at JD Sports, you will be responsible for driving improvements in conversion rate across all digital channels. Your goal will be to maximise data to drive improvements to customer and commercial KPIs, and develop and implement a conversion roadmap to achieve these goals.Responsibilities:Implement and...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    About JD SportsJD Sports Fashion Plc is a leading UK-based sports fashion retailer with a strong presence in the global market.Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Digital Transformation Manager to join our team. This role will play a crucial part in driving business growth and improving customer experience through data-driven decision making and...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

    JD Group is seeking an experienced Transformation Finance Manager Lead to drive business improvement across our finance function.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Change Management and Communications Lead for our Finance Transformation programme.You will be responsible for supporting early priority deployments and leading...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd Full time £45,000

    Financial Controller Role OverviewThe Financial Controller will play a critical role in leading and developing finance working practices, reporting, and best practices across this expanding business.You will take a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day financial operations while driving efficiencies and implementing controls.This role is based at the Head...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    Job Title:Digital Media StrategistAbout JD Sports:We are a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.Salary:Estimated salary range: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.Job Description:The purpose...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD GROUP Full time

    Senior Sourcing ManagerWe're seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to join our Head Office team at JD Sports. This role will support our Group Head of Strategic Sourcing with commercial support, including risk management, supplier identification, planning, and re-tenders across multiple divisions. The successful candidate will ensure commercial clauses are...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Bury Grammar School - TES Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for leading the School's Finance function and joining the Senior Leadership Team at Bury Grammar School - TES. Reporting to the Principal, the post holder will be dynamic, commercially astute, and able to provide high-quality personnel management and financial leadership across all areas of...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Strategist to join our team in Bury, BL9 8RR. As a key member of the Paid Media Department, you will be responsible for leading and developing our talented junior team, as well as mentoring our next management leaders.Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will have a proven track record of...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Sports Full time

    As a Digital Media Coordinator at JD Sports, you will play a key role in supporting the paid media team to drive campaign performance. Your responsibilities will include assisting in project delivery, maintaining alignment across the group, and providing a basic understanding of Paid Search and Paid Social principles.Key Responsibilities:Concise written...