Role: Group Financial Systems Accountant
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Contract: Full-time/Permanent
Salary: £57,475 - £67,925 (Dependent on experience) & Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group

About the Role…
EG Group have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Financial Systems Accountant to join our expanding business! This role will business partner across the Group function of the finance department and collaborate with various departments to enhance system efficiency, provide training, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the Oracle EPM consolidation and planning system, as well as influencing the effective adoption of Blackline utilised for account reconciliations. The successful candidate will support the delivery of accurate and timely consolidation financial data and the maintenance of data integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ownership and administration of Oracle EPM which is being implemented by the Group for consolidation and planning purposes.
• Develop and maintain effective BI for financial reporting, planning and analysis.
• Oversee the ongoing implementation and management of Oracle EPM and Blackline which the Group are utilising for consolidation and account reconciliations respectively.
• Lead in supporting finance team members on Oracle EPM and Blackline functionalities and best practices.
• Stay updated on the Groups accounting policies and associated accounting framework, ensuring compliance across consolidation processes and reconciliations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve consolidation and planning processes, streamline workflows, and implement best practices.
• Develop and ensure compliance with internal controls within the consolidation and reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, treasury, and IT to ensure accurate and timely financial data consolidation.
• Support external auditors during the annual audit process, addressing queries and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Candidate Requirements

• Essential: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience in group accounting function
• Strong excel skills
• Finance Systems Expertise
• Business Partnering
• Desirable: Experience in preparing financial consolidation and reconciliation processes
• Desirable: Experience in implementation

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.