Role: Financial Controller

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: 67,925 - £83,600

Company: EG Group

About the Role…

EG Group has an exciting new vacancy for a Financial Controller to join our country finance team at EG Group. The Financial Controller will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategies, policies, systems and approaches, whilst maintaining strong oversight of the transactional accounting process and providing strong leadership to a team of finance professionals.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this position will play a pivotal role within the finance function providing leadership to a large team as well as implementing key ideas to ensure the country is performing in line with expectation from senior leadership. You will have the opportunity to partner with stakeholders, suppliers and various department when required and regularly present updates and performance to senior leadership.

If you are a dynamic finance leader ready to drive strategy, lead a talented team, and make a lasting impact in a global business, apply today!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the successful implementation of operating plans using timely and insightful financial information to support the achievement of wider functional/organisational goals
• Lead, motivate and engage team colleagues, monitoring performance to ensure a high-performing and cohesive team which works in a collaborative manner
• Partner with the relevant business areas/ stakeholders to understand their strategic goals and provide subject matter expertise to support and facilitate effective decision-making
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations as a subject matter expert to support projects or business activities
• Analyse highly complex data and produce reports to be used by senior management in their decision-making processes
• Contribute to the development of new/ enhanced processes, controls and systems and lead on the implementation of improvements within the team
• Contribute professional expertise/ knowledge and provide advice to support the successful delivery of projects
• Monitor and challenge business processes where risks are identified in order to ensure the business remains compliant with relevant legislation and regulations
• Support the development of financial regulations, systems, processes, policies and procedures and reporting mechanisms
• Support the statutory audit to reach a successful conclusion

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

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant 5+ years PQE – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of IFRS / local GAAP
• Proven experience of providing financial management support
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing financial processes, controls, systems and business reporting
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills

Benefits & Rewards

• Private Medical Healthcare
• 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

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.