Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

**Role**: Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

**Location**:Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

**Contract**:Full-Time Hours / Permanent

**Salary**:Dependent on Experience & Bonus Scheme

**What will my role look like?**

Our Benelux Country Finance Team is expanding and we have a new opportunity available for an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Analyst In this role you will be an advocate for adding commercial value to the business, improving our commercial reportingand overseeing the development of one analyst.

The role will also act as a Finance Business Partner for Operational and Senior Management Teams as well as collaborating cross functionally with the Group Shared Services team. We are looking for a commercially driven self-starter with a proactive approachtowards problem solving and achieving desired results.

**What would my main responsibilities be?**
- Produce frequent reports to various stakeholders across the group along with key points and recommendations to aid decision making
- Organise and chair weekly/monthly meetings and create robust action plans
- Follow action plans through to completion and/or hold members to account
- Contribute to the annual budgeting process by providing insight based on trends
- Assist the finance team in 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
- Review site by site performance at a granular level in order to improve performance and undertake benchmarking exercises at margin and opex level
- Business partner with Regional Managers in order to improve YOY and bottom line performance by giving clear guidance and recommendations
- 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
- Analyse and critique initiatives such as supplier changes or new product launches
- Understand the businesses core KPIs and work with the in-country lead to drive these
- 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.
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferable - Part Quals/Passed Finalists or QBE will also be considered
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting department or in a similar role
- Ability to work in a growing fast paced environment
- Have the confidence to challenge and show resilience where required
- Demonstrate high levels of integrity and diligence
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Financial Modelling would be desirable but not essential
- Macros/VBA/SQL would be advantageous but not essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as the post holder will be required to communicate at all levels in the organisation
- Have the aptitude to stand in for the Commercial Finance Manager when required
- Hands on experience in a multi-site retail operation would be beneficial but not essential
- Experience of using SAP would be desirable
- Possess Commercial Awareness and business acumen

**Benefits & Rewards**

EG Cares is our benefits & rewards scheme, it’s our way of saying thank you to our EG family in recognition of the continued support and commitment you deliver every day.

**Competitive Annual Leave**:

- We know our employees work hard so we offer competitive annual leave allowances so you can enjoy well deserved time off work

**Work Anniversary Awards**:

- We appreciate how loyal our employees are and to say thank you we reward colleagues when you hit milestones

**Employee Discounts -**You will be entitled to 15% off our food-to-go brands and 10% off our retail stores, not only this our EG Cares platform entitles you to exclusive discounts at a variety of clothing / retail stores, restaurants, cinemasand much more

**Free Parking**:

- We have free onsite parking at our Head Office in Blackburn which is safe and secure with 24hr CCTV

**Waterside Cafe**:

- With the opening of our new head office we are revolutionizing lunch time with a state of the art employee area for colleagues to relax, dine and unwind. In house Chefs will freshly prepare meals from a large menu incorporatinga variety of different cuisines which will change daily, and meals will be provided at incredibly low prices

**Employee Assistance Programme**:

- Telephone counselling and confidential support for personal / legal / medical / health and wellbeing issues is now available 24/7 for our employees through our EG Cares Employee Assistance Programme

**Smart Health**:

- 24/7 access to virtual GP & wellbeing service

**Life Assurance**:

- At EG Group, we believe employees can be their best when they feel supported and have benefit plans that give them security and peace of mind

**Progression & Career Opportunities -**We look to promote and progress our employees within the business and we are very passionate about internal progression As the business expands it opens new opportunities for growththe opportunitiesreally are endless with Euro Garages

**Compassionate Leave -**We care about our employees and offer 3 days paid compassionate leave

**Who are EG Group?**

We are leading global independent fuel station and convenience retail operator with operations at over 5,600 sites across Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia.

The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2020 revenues exceeding $21bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually. Dedicated to serving the convenience needs of today’s busy consumer, whether it is Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice orFuel, we have a global network of accessible sites where customers can stop and shop. Through our strong brand partnerships, customers can access various offerings across our network, including brands such as LEON, Cooplands, Starbucks, KFC, Subway, Greggs,SPAR, and Burger King.