Senior Finance Manager - Leases

EG Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global retailer as a Senior Finance Manager (Leases) where your expertise in IFRS16 and real estate finance will be pivotal. This role offers the opportunity to enhance financial reporting accuracy and provide crucial support across various teams. You'll be responsible for maintaining an extensive lease portfolio, ensuring compliance, and leading reconciliations. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, this dynamic company offers a vibrant work environment with ample career development opportunities. If you're ambitious and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance Based Bonus Scheme

Flexible working hours

Access to Apprenticeships

Career development opportunities

ASDA Discount Card

Free Secure Car Parking

Waterside Café

Dress Down Fridays

Prayer and Ablution Facilities

Free Eye Test

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 3+ years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in real estate finance and IFRS16 knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Group's lease portfolio and ensure IFRS16 compliance.
• Lead monthly reconciliations and support country finance teams.

Skills

IFRS16 Knowledge

Real Estate Finance

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

MRI Horizon

Qube

Job description

Role: Senior Finance Manager - Leases

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

Contract: Full - Time Hours / Permanent

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

Company: EG Group

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 with regards to the Group's extensive lease portfolio and in 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 provide ongoing support to Country Finance and the Group Property & Real Estate function.

This role will have an emphasis on the application of extensive IFRS16 knowledge into readily available comprehensive financial analysis. For the role, the Group is looking for the right candidate to utilise relevant career experiences in improving the existing control environment whilst conducting data maintenance around our IFRS16 database (Qube) as part of a broader ICFR programme.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the update and maintenance of the Group's extensive lease portfolio and accurate accounting adherence under IFRS16
• Control and ownership over data managed and exported from the Group's lease management software MRI Horizon/Qube
• Lead on the delivery of monthly reconciliations and support workings for country finance teams
• Ensure RoU asset and liability consistency across reported numbers at local and consolidated level
• Provide ongoing ownership of the process and control environment from record to report across right of use assets and liabilities under IFRS16
• Support in determining the Group's IBR and responsibility for ensuring its appropriate application
• Lead a standardised approach for IAS 17 methodology to support the monthly external reporting across the Group's KPI's
• Regular system data integrity testing and validation

What we're looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3+ years post-qualification experience
• Previous 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
• Flexible working hours (8am - 10am start, 8-hour working day)
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• 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 multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 9 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.