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Head Of Finance
2 months ago
Role: Head of Finance
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent
Salary: £83,600 + Dependent On Experience & Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group
About the Role…
Our Germany team are excited to present a new opportunity in EG Group for a Head of Finance to join our Head Office.
In this role, the Head of Finance will be responsible for driving forward our financial strategy and achieving business objectives. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for the Germany Country Finance Team and Senior Management Teams inclusive of our CFO, Group & Shared Service Teams and Country MD.
The Head of Finance will act as an influential and knowledgeable finance executive who leads from the front, makes important business decisions, successfully problem solves, improves processes, and consistently delivers results in line with deadlines.
We are looking for a resilient and forward-thinking individual who pro-actively implements change in order to hit business goals. This role will involve being responsible for high quality financial reporting, management accounts and ensuring all compliance & controls are being followed whilst actively looking to mitigate risk and issues.
The duties of the role will include extensive operational aspects, and the successful candidate will be obligated to provide key factual insights and strategies to support and influence decision-making. Overall, the Head of Finance is an authoritative figure who leads and commands the team to success; this involves people & performance management, developing & mentoring, succession planning and forecasting resource.
Duties & Responsibilities
Results Focused
Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy Set long term goals for the Finance team, embedding effective controls and robust processes to support on-going growth and financial performance across the business Work in close partnership with the following stakeholders: In-country management team to support effective decisions Country Finance Director, CFO and Group Finance to keep them informed, monitor and drive cash flow initiatives, deliver on finance strategies and embed reporting that would enable in-depth analysis of business performance and an understanding of key business drivers Shared Services teams to ensure good financial control, timely close of month end sub-ledgers Build, develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with various departments (e.g. Fuel, Merchandising, Operations and Maintenance, Payroll, HR, etc.) Focus on YoY performance and understand key underlying business driversAccounting & Reporting
Responsible for high quality & accurate financial reporting delivering flash, ledger closes and the management accounts pack to group deadlines Support with monthly board reporting and preparation for the submission to the group finance team Responsible for the preparation & review of monthly management accounts from trial balance to financial statements Ensure adherence to IFRS accounting standards & statutory reporting requirements Lead the Balance Sheet reconciliation process Drive country site by site reporting and embed a bottom-up culture to reporting within the finance teamAudit & Controls
Lead year end statutory audit process, liaising with external auditors and providing all necessary documentation and evidence Develop and implement an internal audit programme to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations Deliver the local statutory accounts for all entities to country deadlines, working with PwC to deliver the accounts and the auditors. Work with the in-country legal team to deliver the management reports Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the company meets its financial and legal obligations Lead on ongoing development of finance processes and controls Collaborate with the Transactional Shared Services Team to ensure strong transactional level controls are in placeAcquisitions, Projects & Transformation
Lead and be a key point of contact on all country internal finance transformation projects in relation to RTR (record to report) changes Lead on acquisition and integration projects Challenge existing and develop new financial processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting, creating workflow efficiencies where possible Continuous financial and operational improvement Support improvement initiatives for SAP developmentPeople & Performance Management
Direct and motivate the finance team and provide them with the resources & tools they need to be successful Establish and implement a training program for new and existing colleagues Drive the improvement in quality of work and overall skillset of the team Provide knowledgeable & factual advice and guidance to the team to enable them to achieve their objectives Enable the team to strive for accuracy of site by site P&Ls Responsible for performance management and recruitmentThis list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
Leadership & Management Knowledge of German GAAP Financial Accounting Compliance & Audit Management Technical Accounting Stakeholder Relationships Process mapping & improvements Risk Management Finance Systems ExpertiseQualifications / Experience:
ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified 15+ Years Post Qualified Experience Experience in working with large businesses (£300m +) Attention to Detail & Accuracy People Management – Leading, Motivating & Developing Reliance & Integrity Multi-Tasking & Prioritising Project Management Business Partnering & Influencing Comprehensive understanding of IFRS16 accounting treatment Experience of business partnering, financial reporting and commercial analysis desirable Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment, to multitask, to get into detail where needed and to meet deadlines on a timely basis Strong relationship and communication skills Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and experience of SAP and Qube desirable Performance Based Bonus Scheme Private Medical Healthcare 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 Shower Facilities Sit / Stand Desk Facilities Work Anniversary Rewards Free Eye TestWho are 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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