Finance Analyst, BB1

Role: Finance Analyst Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA Hours: Full-Time / Permanent Salary: Competitive dependent on experience Who are Euro Garages? EG Group is a leading global independent fuel station and convenience retail operator with operations at over 5,200 sites across Europe, North America and Australia. The Group provides fuel, convenience retail and food to go to consumers via partnerships with global brands including BP, Esso, Shell, Starbucks, KFC, Subway, Spar, Greggs and Burger King. The German business comprises of 975 sites which consists of 216 owned sites which are mainly based in the south of Germany. What will my role look like? We have an amazing opportunity available for a Finance Analyst to join our team! This role will be based at our Blackburn Head Office with occasional travel to Hamburg for performance review meetings. In this role you will be required to add commercial value to the business, improve our commercial reporting and oversee the development of one analyst. The role will also act as a point of contact for Operational and Senior Management Teams as well as working cross functionally with the Group Shared Services team. The individual will be a self-starter with a proactive approach towards problem solving and achieving desired results. What would my main responsibilities be? * Producing frequent reports to various stakeholders across the group along with key points and recommendations to aid decision making * Organise and chair weekly/monthly meetings and create robust action plans * Follow action plans through to completion and/or hold members to account * Contribute to the annual budgeting process by providing insight based on trends * Assist the finance team in year-end audit process on performance related queries * Undertake various project work such as automation, systems (SAP/POS) improvement * Oversee and produce monthly Board Pack and Profit & Loss Account * Work with Accounts to understand monthly performance and key drivers by site * Review site by site performance at a granular level in order to improve performance and undertake benchmarking exercises at margin and opex level * Business partner with Regional Managers in order to improve YOY and bottom line performance by giving clear guidance and recommendations * Identify process gaps and improve them by working cross functionally * Report on brand partnerships along with their ROI which will aid exec board in making future Capex decisions * Produce ad hoc reports/analysis for investors via Group Finance team * Analyse and critique initiatives such as supplier changes or new product launches * Serve as the ?Go to? person and possess a can do attitude whatever the scenario * Understand role of other analysts in team and provide cover where required * Provide commercial insight to Fuel Pricing and Convenience Retail teams * Understand the businesses core KPIs and work with the in-country lead to drive these * Prepare weekly/monthly dashboards to give clear visuals for non-financial managers * Work closely with Country manager to optimise performance, control cost and drive profitability Do I have what it takes? * Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA * Minimum of 3 years? experience in an accounting department or in a similar role * Must have valid travel documentation (passport) as there will be occasional travel * Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check as part of company procedures (EG Group will cover the costs for this) * Internal candidates must have worked for EG Group for at least one year * Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel Skills * Macros/VBA/SQL would be advantageous but not essential * Have the aptitude to stand in for the Commercial Finance Manager when required * German language skills would be advantageous but not critical * Experience of using SAP would be desirable Due to current lockdown restrictions, all interviews will be conducted via Zoom until further notice. The app can be downloaded on any PC, Mac, iOS or Android device. Offers will be made subject to satisfactory references from two most recent employers. 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