Head of Group Accounting (96054)

Role:  Head of Group Accounting

Location:  Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract:  Full Time / Permanent

Salary:  £83,600+ Dependent on experience & bonus scheme

Company:  EG Group

About the role…

We have an innovative opportunity at our Waterside Head office for a  Head of Group Accounting to join our expanding Group Finance Team!

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be ensuring compliance with Groups internal policies which is vital for promoting consistency across all financial activities. You will lead a team of finance professionals and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.

As the Head of Group Accounting, you will also be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of internal reporting. This includes the management of the monthly consolidation process and preparation of monthly management accounts. Including the responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of the monthly accounting records for the Group's Shared Service Centre and holding companies.

The ideal candidate should exude confidence and possess innate leadership qualities as well as demonstrate their organisational skills and be able to meet necessary deadlines. In  addition, they will have a proven track record in managing complex accounting operations within a corporate environment. If you are seeking a stimulating challenge, and extensive exposure that comes with a role at EG Group, this opportunity might be just what you are looking for!

This is a permanent office based position; we offer flexibility with preferred working patterns between 8am-10am Monday-Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of the Group’s internal reporting timetable and monthly financial reports to board, liaising with the executive team where necessary.
• Responsible for the Group consolidation on a monthly basis including the oversite of the implementation of a new consolidation tool.
• Accountable for the final monthly Group income statement, Group balance sheet, Group cash flow, Group KPI reporting, latest view and identification of potential issues.
• Work closely with the wider group control team to ensure compliance of country team reporting on a monthly basis.
• Liaise with the financial reporting team and regional finance teams to ensure timely information is provided to enable the above activities.
• Management of the accounting team responsible for the Group’s Holding companies and shared service centre
• Responsibility to manage the IFRS 16 accounting team and ensure delivery of accuracy and timely accounting entries.
• Provide transitional support for acquisitions/disposals and involvement in key group finance projects (where appropriate).
• Continued development of finance staff (including line manager responsibilities).
• Assist in continuous improvements in month end controls and readiness for SOX compliance

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

Candidate Requirements

• Strong leadership & management
• Experience with Management Accounting
• Previous compliance & audit management
• Upkeeping of stakeholder relationships
• Transformation experience
• Direct Tax /Indirect Tax experience
• Process mapping & improvements
• Risk Management experience
• Finance Systems Expertise

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 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.