AddressRole:FP&A Project & Systems Lead
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £67,925 - £83,600 Dependent on experience & Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group
About the Role…
Our Group Finance Team is expanding, and we are looking for an FP&A Project & Systems Lead to join us! In this role, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of a Planning Tool and its synergies with the wider data and analytics work streams, from an FP&A perspective.
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role is suited to an experienced finance professional that has experience developing planning and analytics tools and understands both financial performance and has experience with OLAP, SQL and/or similar technologies - this is an interim 12 months fixed term contract based at our Waterside Offices in Blackburn.
Duties & Responsibilities
Take the lead in delivery of the planning project ensuring business engagement and technical alignment are the main focus
Work closely with IT, Business Intelligence and project management teams
Develop business planning and reporting processes with the wider commercial finance team members focussing on key drivers and macro assumptions
Ensure reconciliation of data with core systems at a site and GL level
Ensure all process and decisions are documented sufficiently and have relevant approval
Continually review published FP&A best practice to support the evolution of EG FP&A
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time
Candidate Requirements
Professional Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) or QBE
Experienced in implementing planning systems
Experience in a system developer/ system implementation role with an understanding of the technology and tools
Proficient is all Microsoft Packages
Benefits & Rewards
Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Employee Life Assurance
EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexi-Time
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.
Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.
At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.
Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.
Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.
