Blackburn, Lancashire
EG Group
Role: Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA
Hours: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary:£57,475 – £67,925 Dependent on Experience & Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity upcoming in the finance department for a keen and motivated individual who is looking to develop in their career. In this role you will provide commercial insights to the Management team, partner the business to optimize and challenge financial performance, as well as drive/support commercial initiatives, and report on them.
The successful candidate will be able to monitor and forecast KPI’s, analyse key information and use their initiative to report variances. The candidate will possess analytical skills, and be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders on all levels. They will be proactive and ensure complex information is relayed effectively.
This role is based in office at our state of the art Waterside Head Office, where you will be greeted with many valuable amenities. If you are ready for a new challenge, and for a role where you can help to make a noticeable difference, then this opportunity could be perfect for you!
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare weekly trading reports / dashboards & weekly CEO updates
Prepare monthly presentations on the trading performance
Identify the key trends and drivers of the result
Work alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by site, by brand, by location
Review of P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and present key trends.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Accountant
Efficient – working to tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Excellent knowledge of Excel &/or SAP
Possess commercial and analytical acumen
Ability to establish the appropriate frameworks and processes
Ability to multi-task, adapt and respond to changing priorities.
Self-motivated with ability to develop, encourage and lead a strong high performance team.
Confident presenting to and challenging senior stakeholders where necessary.
Multi-site experience either in hospitality or retail (desirable)
Benefits & Rewards