Group Finance Consolidation Manager

EG Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Based Bonus Scheme

Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Career development and progression opportunities

Free Secure Car Parking

Dress Down Fridays

Prayer and Ablution Facilities

Work Anniversary Rewards

Free Eye Test

Job summary

A leading global convenience retailer in Blackburn is seeking a Group Finance Consolidation Manager to oversee financial data consolidation and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in group accounting, IFRS knowledge, and a proven track record in financial statement preparation. This role offers opportunities for career development and a performance-based bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Ability to apply IFRS standards in financial processes.
• Experience in group accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end consolidation process for financial data.
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Equivalent

Technically strong and knowledge of IFRS

Experience in group accounting function

Experience in preparing financial statements

Experience with consolidation

Job description

Recruitment Business Partner at EG Group

Role: Group Finance Consolidation Manager

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based (Relocating to Bolton)

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: Circa £65,000 Dependent on experience + Bonus Scheme

Company: EG Group

About the Role: Our Group Finance Team has a new opportunity for a Group Finance Consolidation Manager. This key position oversees the consolidation process of financial information across the organisation on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation of financial data and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to address accounting and reporting requirements. The Manager provides a consolidated view of the organisation’s financial performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the end‑to‑end consolidation process, including collecting, validating, and consolidating financial data from reporting units.
• Oversee the consolidated financial close, including special accounting periods (e.g. year‑end), and manage foreign exchange rates within the system.
• Prepare consolidated financial data in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accurate elimination and consolidation of intercompany balances and transactions.
• Stay up to date with accounting policies and standards, ensuring compliance and consistency across the consolidation process.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including finance and tax, to ensure accurate and timely consolidation of financial data.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the consolidation process, streamlining workflows and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process, addressing audit queries and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Support the implementation of the Group’s financial consolidation tool, ensuring data integrity and optimising reporting capabilities.
• Take ownership of the consolidation tool once live, ensuring its full integration into the month‑end close process.
• Develop and maintain compliance with internal controls within the consolidation process.

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

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Equivalent
• Technically strong and knowledge of IFRS
• Experience in group accounting function – Preferred
• Experience in preparing financial statements – Preferred
• Experience with consolidation – Preferred

Why Join EG Group:

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organization.
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who is EG Group? EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.

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