Commercial Finance Analyst

EG Group

  • Blackburn, Lancashire
  • £27,000-36,575 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Role: Commercial Finance AnalystLocation: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office BasedContract: Full-Time Hours / PermanentSalary: £27,000 - £36,575 (Dependent on Experience) & Bonus SchemeCompany: EG GroupAbout the Role…We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Commercial Finance Analyst to join our dynamic and ever-growing finance team here at EG Group!Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will get the opportunity to collaborate with key decision makers and senior operations managers across the wider business and play a key role in providing valuable commercial insights, reports, and analysis to support business decision-making whilst also optimizing and challenging financial performance.If you have a strong commercial finance acumen and are ready to take the next step in your career, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!Duties & Responsibilities
  • Business partnering with key stakeholders & senior operations managers.
  • Identifying and monitoring KPIs.
  • Preparing weekly trading reports / dashboards.
  • Preparing monthly presentations on trading performance, identifying key trends whilst using clear & concise methods.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes or reporting data.
  • Working alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by brand, site & location.
  • Reviewing of P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and presenting key trends.
  • Working closely with operational managers to optimise performance, control cost and improve profitability.
  • Providing support and logical data to improve & influence decision-making.
  • Quarterly forecasting.
  • Leading & managing budget preparation.
  • Other analysis or tasks as requested by the CFO, Finance Director, or Financial Controller.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.Candidate Requirements:
  • Part qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
  • Excellent communicator with the confidence and ability to discuss numbers with senior members of the finance function including the CEO / CFO.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and great knowledge of Excel.
  • Strong commercial finance and business acumen.
  • Analytical and adaptable with good attention to detail.
  • Multi-site experience within hospitality or retail (Desirable)
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
  • Shower Facilities
  • Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
  • Work Anniversary Rewards
  • Free Eye Test
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.Please enable JavaScriptScreen readers cannot read the following searchable map.

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