Finance Manager, Financial Controls (Trading) – Hybrid & Bonus

Asda Stores Ltd; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension 7% matched

Car allowance £5,700

15% colleague discount

Wellbeing services

Allies Inclusion Networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager – Financial Controls to support one of our key Trading areas. You will combine technical accounting with leadership to ensure strong control environments and delivery of the financial plan (Sales & GP).

You will manage the production of financial information, coach a small team, review month-end close and drive process improvements while partnering with Traders/Buyers and Commercial Finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting background.
• Leadership experience coaching and developing others.
• Confidence liaising with people at all levels.
• Great analytical skills and a strong communicator.
• Ability to prioritise and make decisions.
• Ability to think laterally and challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely financial information for internal/external reporting.
• Review monthly performance with Commercial Finance stakeholders and explain variances.
• Maintain risk awareness and lead cross-functional projects to strengthen controls.
• Advise Traders/Buyers and Commercial Finance on financial implications of initiatives.
• Review month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage and coach a team: 1 qualified accountant and 1 trainee accountant.
• Drive process improvement to enhance efficiency within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Prioritisation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager – Financial Controls to support one of our key Trading areas. You will combine technical accounting with leadership to ensure strong control environments and delivery of the financial plan (Sales & GP).

You will manage the production of financial information, coach a small team, review month-end close and drive process improvements while partnering with Traders/Buyers and Commercial Finance colleagues.