Finance Manager Job in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

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Finance Manager Job in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

Job Description
Leading global independent retail operator with operations at over 5,600 sites across Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia is looking for a Finance Manager. This is a temp to perm role where the initial six months will provide support for the upcoming audit. Following this the Finance Manager role will be responsible for the company’s largest revenue generating category. As this is a new Finance Manager position it can be expected to evolve.

ROLE OF FINANCE MANAGER:

* Initially to provide support for the upcoming audit: compiling supporting documentation for transactions and liaising with various disciplines within finance and the auditors to provide details and clarification.

* Take ownership of all finance aspects of the largest revenue generating category: costs, overheads, fixed assets, revenue

* Preparation of monthly management accounts and provide first input into monthly management accounts

* Presentation of monthly numbers and provide senior management with concise and clear updates and ensure all issues are escalated in a timely manner

* Support Financial Controller in ensuring strong month end controls and adherence to deadlines to support wider group reporting requirements

* Support the understanding and investigation of variance analysis relating to actuals vs budgets and forecasts and work closely with the commercial team

* Develop strong cross functional partnerships with across various departments (Fuel Merchandising Operations and Maintenance Payroll HR)

* Other adhoc projects and tasks as required

PROFILE:

* Audit experience: you will need to be able to step straight into the initial audit aspect of the role. Support will be given in developing the new Finance Manager aspect of this role following the audit.

* CIMA or ACCA qual/part-qual or QBE

* Experience of IFRS standards

* Strong analytical communication skills

* French would be a bonus but is not essential

SALARY:

* £60 to £65k according to skills and experience plus bonus

* Very good benefits and working environment

Job Type: Permanent, Contract, Full Time
Location: Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Blackburn
County: Lancashire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £60000 – £65000/annum Bonus
Benefits: Bonus