Head Of Finance
Posted 7 days ago by Jooble
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Head of Finance at EG Group will lead the financial strategy and operations, ensuring compliance and high-quality reporting while driving performance improvements. This role requires collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and mitigate risks. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience in finance management and a proactive approach to implementing change. This position is office-based in Blackburn and offers a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive financial strategy and achieve business objectives.
- Partner with management and finance leaders to enhance performance analysis and support growth.
- Ensure high-quality financial reporting and compliance with controls.
- Oversee management accounts and site-level reporting.
- Lead the year-end audit process and develop internal audit programs.
- Collaborate with Shared Services to maintain financial integrity.
- Drive internal finance transformation and operational improvements.
- Support and manage the finance team for accurate reporting and success.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant - ACA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent.
- Substantial post-qualified experience.
- Extensive people management experience.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience managing large finance projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of IFRS16 accounting treatment.
- Strong relationship and communication skills.
- Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Blackburn
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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Role: Head of Finance
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based - (location subject to change due to planned office relocation)
Contract: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: Dependent on Experience & Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group
About The Role
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Head of Finance to join our ever growing finance function at EG Group! 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 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 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. If you are a resilient and forward thinking finance professional ready to lead from the front and make a significant impact in a leading global organisation, this may be the perfect role for you!
What You'll Be Doing
- Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy
- Partner with in-country management, senior finance leaders, and Shared Services to drive financial strategies, enhance performance analysis, ensure strong controls, and support the ongoing growth and financial performance across the business.
- Build, develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with various departments
- Focus on YoY performance and understand key underlying business drivers
- Ensure high-quality financial reporting, including flash reports, ledger closes, management accounts, and monthly board submissions to group deadlines.
- Oversee preparation and review of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and site-level reporting to foster a detailed, bottom-up reporting culture.
- Support with monthly board reporting and preparation for the submission to the group finance team
- Lead the year-end audit process, deliver statutory accounts to deadlines, and ensure compliance with financial and legal obligations.
- Develop and implement internal audit programs while driving continuous improvement in finance processes and controls.
- Collaborate with Shared Services to maintain robust transactional-level controls and support financial integrity.
- Lead internal finance transformation, acquisition, and integration projects, focusing on Record-to-Report (RTR) changes and process enhancements for accurate and efficient reporting.
- Drive continuous financial and operational improvements, including SAP initiatives, while enhancing team performance through training, resource allocation, and skill development.
- Lead and support the finance team with guidance, performance management, and recruitment to ensure accurate site-by-site P&Ls and overall success.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified accountant - ACA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent
- Substantial post qualified experience
- Extensive people management experience
- Attention to detail & accuracy
- Experience managing large finance projects
- Comprehensive understanding of IFRS16 accounting treatment
- 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
Why Join EG Group
- Private medical healthcare - Single
- Performance based bonus scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Access To Apprenticeships And Accredited Qualifications
- Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation
- ASDA Discount Card - 15% off all ASDA stores
- Free Secure Car Parking
- Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
- Dress Down Fridays
- Prayer and Ablution Facilities
- Work Anniversary Rewards
- Free Eye Test
Who is EG Group?
EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 9 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.
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