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Head of Group Reporting

Employer
Euro Garages
Location
Lancashire, North West England, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Oct 3, 2020

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Job Role
Financial Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Who are Euro Garages?

EG Group is a leading global independent convenience retailer with a diversified portfolio of over 6,000 sites across ten countries in North America, Europe and Australia.

The Group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2019 revenues in excess of €20bn (surpassing €25bn including the full year impact of acquisitions). The Group provides grocery and merchandise, foodservice and fuel.

What will my role look like?

Our Finance Team have an amazing opportunity available for Head of Group Reporting, in this role you will be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of all Group financial reporting activities. This incorporates the management and statutory consolidation, the board management packs, the quarterly investor reports and the annual report and accounts.

What would my main responsibilities be?

* Manage the Group external reporting cycle including planning, Group auditor liaison, annual report and board reports. Directing the Group internal and external reporting timetable.

* Drafting quarterly financial reports to Investors, liaising with the executive team where necessary.

* Responsible for the Group consolidation following the completion of the draft consolidation by the financial reporting team.

* Implementation of a consolidation tool to drive development of the Group reporting and consolidation process and outputs.

* Responsible for the following accounting conclusions within the Group financial statements: finalisation of the Group impairment review, going concern review, Group exceptional items, financial instruments and defined benefit pension schemes.

* Responsible for the final monthly Group income statement, Group balance sheet, Group cash flow, Group KPI reporting, latest view and identification of potential issues.

* Manage and control changes to Group accounting policies, including assessment of changes to accounting standards, preparation of critical reporting issues papers to the Group FC and the Board, provision of ad-hoc technical accounting support to senior finance officials and their teams across the Group.

* Liaising with the financial reporting team and regional finance teams to ensure timely information is provided to enable the above activities.

* Provide accounting support for acquisitions/disposals and involvement in key group finance projects (where appropriate).

* Continued development of finance staff (including line manager responsibilities).

* Lead the financial reporting work stream for a transition from IFRS to US GAAP and potential US listing.

* Assist in continuous improvements in month end controls and readiness for SOX compliance.

Do I have what it takes?

* ACA Qualified Accountant (ideally Big 4 trained)

* Strong audit background

* Technically strong

* Experience of US GAAP and preparation of 10-K reports strongly preferred

* Previous industry experience in a Group business preferred

What's in it for me?

EG Cares is our benefits & rewards scheme, it's our way of saying thank you to our EG family in recognition of the continued support and commitment you deliver every day.

Competitive Annual Leave - We know our employees work hard so we offer competitive annual leave allowances so you can enjoy well deserved time off work!

Work Anniversary Awards - We appreciate how loyal our employees are and to say thank you we reward colleagues when you hit milestones!

Employee Discounts - You will be entitled to 15% off our food-to-go brands and 10% our retail stores, not only this our EG Cares platform entitles you to exclusive discounts at a variety of clothing / retail stores, restaurants, cinemas and much more!

Free Parking - We have free onsite parking at our Head Office in Blackburn which is safe and secure with 24hr CCTV!

Waterside Cafe - With the opening of our new head office we are revolutionizing lunch time with a state of the art employee area for colleagues to relax, dine and unwind. In house Chefs will freshly prepare meals from a large menu incorporating a variety of different cuisines which will change daily, and meals will be provided at incredibly low prices!

Cycle to Work Scheme - We care about your health and encourage employees to cycle to work, we can help you save money on a new bicycle!

Employee Assistance Programme - Telephone counselling and confidential support for personal / legal / medical / health and wellbeing issues is now available 24/7 for our employees through our EG Cares Employee Assistance Programme!

Death in Service -At EG Group, we believe employees can be their best when they feel supported and have benefit plans that give them security and peace of mind!

Learning & Development - We are committed to helping you develop new skills to be the best version of you!

Our People - You will work alongside our amazing employees, have fun and be a part of our family!

Free Eye Test - As a valued EG Employee you will be eligible to receive a free eye examination every two years!

Progression & Career Opportunities - We look to promote and progress our employees within the business and we are very passionate about internal progression! As the business expands it opens new opportunities for growth... the opportunities really are endless with Euro Garages

Compassionate Leave - We care about our employees and offer 3 days paid compassionate leave

Role: Head of Group Reporting



Location:
Blackburn, BB1 2EE

Hours: Full-Time / Permanent



Salary:
Competitive

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