Senior Finance Manager

jobs24.co.uk; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead their Financial Accounts team in a dynamic retail environment. This role offers the perfect blend of challenge and flexibility, allowing you to inspire a team of finance professionals while ensuring the financial health of the organization. You'll be responsible for accurate reporting, driving process improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders to support strategic initiatives. With a commitment to professional development and a culture that values inclusion and sustainability, this position promises not just a job but a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Bonus potential

Car allowance

Free on-site parking

Onsite coffee lounge

Exclusive store discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with significant experience in management accounting.
• Strong history of leading finance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Drive operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Variance Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Are you ready to significantly impact a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment? Poundland & Dealz is looking for a talented Senior Finance Manager to lead our Financial Accounts team in Walsall. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will oversee a team of Finance Managers, Management Accountants, and Assistant Management Accountants, ensuring our business's financial health and strategic success. With a hybrid working arrangement (three days at our Customer Support Centre), this role offers a perfect balance of challenge and flexibility.

We uphold three core behaviors that guide all our actions:

1. Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
2. Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
3. Protect Our Pounds / Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

You'll lead our Financial Accounts team as our Senior Finance Manager. Your role will include:

• Lead and inspire a team of 13 finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, including the preparation of management accounts, P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Drive operational efficiency by identifying and implementing process improvements in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Support strategic decision-making through variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and insightful financial commentary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, from operational teams to senior management and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, maintaining robust controls and up-to-date knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP.
• Contribute to crucial projects, supporting the Head of Financial Accounting with strategic initiatives and ad-hoc tasks.

To be considered for this role, you should possess:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualification experience in management accounting or financial reporting.
• A strong history of leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Experience in retail or a fast-paced, high-volume industry is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of management accounting principles, IFRS, or UK GAAP.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• The ability to prioritize competing deadlines and deliver under pressure.

At Poundland & Dealz, we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

We offer:

• Professional development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction plan and in-house development programmes.
• Bonus potential for additional earnings based on performance.
• Car allowance for commuting flexibility.
• Free on-site parking for hassle-free commuting.
• Onsite coffee lounge for relaxation during breaks.
• Exclusive store discounts of 10% on most in-store purchases.
• Family-friendly benefits to support your and your family's needs.
• Life assurance cover for peace of mind.
• A health & wellbeing programme for employee support.
• A generous holiday allowance of 33 days per year, with an extra day off for your birthday.
• A contributory pension scheme for future planning.