Finance Manager

EG Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Accredited qualifications & career发展

Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week

Salary sacrifice schemes

Enhanced parental leave

Generous annual leave

Annual leave buy back

On-site parking

Dress Down Fridays

Eye tests

Wellbeing facilities

Volunteer day

Job summary

Cumberland Farms is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Finance team in a role that leads production of accurate management accounts, financial reporting, and balance sheet governance while supporting month-end and year-end activities.

Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, you will lead and develop a team of accountants, collaborating with Finance, Transactional Shared Services, and operational stakeholders to drive continual improvements in controls and reporting

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with experience in financial accounting.
• Proven experience preparing management accounts and year-end reporting.
• Experience leading finance teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and develop a team of accountants, supporting their performance and development.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, lead schedules, and month-end processes, ensuring strong financial controls are maintained.
• Analyse financial performance against budget and prior year, providing meaningful insight to stakeholders.
• Support statutory accounts, Group reporting packs, and the year-end audit process.
• Partner with Commercial Finance and operational teams to provide financial analysis for business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Build relationships with Shared Services and wider stakeholders to ensure efficient financial operations.

Skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Role: Finance Manager
Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Company: Cumberland Farms

About the Role:

Cumberland Farms is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the production of accurate management accounts, financial reporting, and balance sheet governance, while supporting the delivery of month-end and year-end financial activities.

Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, you will lead and develop a team of accountants, working closely with Finance, Transactional Shared Services, and operational stakeholders to provide financial insight, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

Why Join Cumberland Farms?

• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
• Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
• Free secure on-site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Free VDU eye test

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and develop a team of accountants, supporting their performance and development.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, lead schedules, and month-end processes, ensuring strong financial controls are maintained.
• Analyse financial performance against budget and prior year, providing meaningful insight to the Financial Controller and key stakeholders.
• Support the production of statutory accounts, Group reporting packs, and the year-end audit process.
• Partner with Commercial Finance and operational teams to provide financial analysis that supports business decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Build strong relationships with Transactional Shared Services and wider business stakeholders to ensure efficient financial operations.

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

What we’re looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with previous experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• Proven experience preparing management accounts, financial reporting, and leading month-end and year-end processes.
• Previous experience leading and developing finance teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of statutory accounts, balance sheet management, and financial controls.
• Commercially aware with the ability to analyse financial performance and provide meaningful business insight.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience of ERP systems such as SAP being advantageous.

Who is Cumberland Farms?

Cumberland Farms has a proud heritage dating back to 1939 and today is part of a global retail organization serving customers and communities across multiple markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Benelux. With operations spanning convenience retail, foodservice, fuel, and other retail formats, our business is supported by a broad network of stores, sites, distribution operations, and support teams.

As our global organization transitions under the Cumberland Farms brand, our businesses, including those historically operating as EG Group, are coming together with shared values, capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues.

Together, we are building on the strength and heritage of our businesses while creating a more connected global organization with a clear strategic direction and a continued focus on supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities across all the markets we serve.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.

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