Senior Finance Manager - Audit

Role: Senior Finance Manager (Audit)

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

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

Company: EG Group

About the role…

The role of Senior Finance Manager offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to showcase their proficiency within our ever-growing Finance Department! At EG Group, the Senior Finance Manager (Audit) will play a crucial role in the financial reporting activities of the organization. They would be responsible for the overall project managing for the Group statutory audit.

The ideal candidate will be confident in collaboratively working alongside Country Finance teams as well as external Stakeholders. In addition to this, they will excel in time management, guaranteeing timely delivery of audit reports. Having ambition is also a must if the successful candidate aims to make a significant positive impact on the organisation's financial operations!

This is a permanent office based position; we are flexible with preferred working schedules between Monday-Friday. If you pride yourself on attention to detail, and are confident you have what it takes to stand out and utilise your skills to progress in your career, this will be the opportunity for you!
Duties and Responsibilities

• Project managing the statuary external audit including:
  
  • Leading a prior year review of audit misstatements and management letter points and managing the implementation of improvements going forward
  • Management of a comprehensive audit task tracker across all of the Group’s component teams
  • Being the key "go between" for the Group and country finance teams and the external auditors
  • Leading audit update meetings with key internal and external stakeholders
• Support the preparation of ad-hoc financial requests for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting across the organisation.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls and procedures to safeguard financial data and ensure data integrity.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes.
• Stay updated on accounting standards, regulatory changes, and best practices to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in financial reporting.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

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
• Excellent organisation / time management skills
• 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

Who 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.