Senior Finance Manager

1 month ago


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

Location: Head Office

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join our finance team at Head Office. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing commercial insights to the Management team, partnering with the business to optimize and challenge financial performance, and driving/supporting commercial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare weekly trading reports and dashboards, as well as weekly CEO updates
  • Prepare monthly presentations on trading performance, identifying key trends and drivers of results
  • Work closely with the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by site, brand, and location
  • Review P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and present key trends
  • Partner with key stakeholders to improve reporting impact and efficiency
  • Work closely with the Country Manager to optimize performance, cost control, and improve profitability
  • Provide support and information to improve decision-making
  • Lead and manage the annual budget preparation and presentation
  • Other analysis or tasks as requested by the Country Manager, Head of Finance, or EG Group teams
Candidate Requirements
  • Qualified Accountant
  • Efficient - working to tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel and/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
Benefits and 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 and practical support, including free financial advice
  • Learning and 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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