Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Role:Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Location:Blackburn, BB1 2FA Office Based

Contract:Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary:£36,575 - £47,025 &DiscretionaryBonus Scheme

Company:EG Group

About the role

Our Finance Team is expanding and we have a new opportunity available for an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Analyst! In this role you will be an advocate for adding commercial value to the business, improving our commercial reporting and overseeing the development of one analyst. The role will also act as a Finance Business Partner for Operational and Senior Management Teams as well as collaborating cross functionally with the Group Shared Services team. We are looking for a commercially driven self-starter with a proactive approach towards problem solving and achieving desired results.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

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

Candidate Requirements

?? 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

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 worlds 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.

AMRT1_UKCT