Finance Manager

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team managing accounting, reporting, and reconciliation of business costs.
• Promote cost control and improve visibility and analysis of key costs.
• Oversee month-end processes, prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, and provide variance analysis.
• Deliver monthly flash forecasts, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts, and review budget holders.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and maintain strong balance sheet controls.
• Manage IFRS16 compliance and act as the main contact for lease accounting.
• Handle internal and external audit requirements.
• Support ad hoc corporate or departmental projects.

Business Partnering:

• Conduct monthly meetings with department heads to discuss results, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Area Managers and support Store Managers in understanding financials and KPIs.

Business Improvements:

• Drive efficiency and data-driven decision-making in the department.
• Lead project delivery within deadlines, collaborating with relevant teams.

Team Management and Development:

• Support, train, and coach the team of 3 Retail & Central Analysts.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and appraisals, set objectives, and establish development plans.
• Lead by example to maintain high engagement and service standards.