Senior Finance Manager - Leases

Euro Garages; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global convenience retailer is seeking a Senior Finance Manager (Leases) to enhance financial reporting for their lease portfolio. This role involves managing data integrity, supporting IFRS16 compliance, and collaborating with finance teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with real estate finance experience and strong Excel skills. Join a dynamic team and enjoy career development opportunities along with a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Performance-based Bonus Scheme

Access to Apprenticeships

Career development opportunities

ASDA Discount Card

Free Secure Car Parking

Dress Down Fridays

Prayer and Ablution Facilities

Work Anniversary Rewards

Free Eye Test

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience working in real estate finance.

Responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining the Group’s extensive lease portfolio.
• Leading monthly reconciliations for country finance teams.
• Owning the process for right-of-use assets under IFRS16.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

MRI Horizon/Qube

Job description

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Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based (location subject to change due to planned office relocation)

Contract: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: £57,475 - £67,925 Dependent on Experience & Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company: EG Group

*This is an office-based role 5 days a week*

About the Role:

Our Group team is excited to present a new opportunity at EG Group for a Senior Finance Manager (Leases) to join our Head Office. The successful candidate will be key to developing consistent and accurate financial reporting regarding the Group’s extensive lease portfolio and providing cross-functional support across the Group with commercial decision-making.

Reporting into the Group Financial Reporting Director, the Senior Finance Manager (Leases) will operate as part of the Group Reporting function and will also support the Group Property & Real Estate function and Country Finance teams.

This role emphasizes applying extensive IFRS16 knowledge into comprehensive financial analysis. The candidate should utilize relevant experience to improve the control environment and maintain our IFRS16 database (Qube) as part of a broader ICFR program.

What you’ll be doing:

• Updating and maintaining the Group’s extensive lease portfolio and ensuring accurate accounting under IFRS16
• Controlling and managing data exported from the Group’s lease management software MRI Horizon/Qube
• Leading monthly reconciliations and supporting work for country finance teams
• Ensuring consistency of RoU assets and liabilities across local and consolidated reports
• Owning the process and control environment from record to report for right-of-use assets and liabilities under IFRS16
• Supporting the determination of the Group’s IFRS IB&R responsibilities
• Leading a standardized approach for IAS17 methodology to support monthly external reporting and KPIs
• Conducting regular system data integrity testing and validation

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

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3+ years post-qualification experience
• Experience working in real estate finance
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
• Ability to work in a growing, fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ambitious and self-motivated individual
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join EG Group:

• Performance-based Bonus Scheme
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organization
• ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. Present in over 9 countries, committed to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. We focus on delivering value to customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.

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