Senior Commercial Finance Analyst
EG Group
- Blackburn, Lancashire
- £36,575-47,025 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferable - Part Quals/Passed Finalists or QBE will also be considered
- Minimum of 2 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
- 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