Finance Manager – 3-6 Month FTC

Job title:

Finance Manager – 3-6 Month FTC

Company

Frasers Group

Job description

Company DescriptionAt Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sofa.com, Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.Why join us?Our mission- we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystemOur purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiencesAt Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits – Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself – Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant – Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Job DescriptionThis role is a 3-6 month fixed term contract with the view to going permanent. Immediate starters preferred.This role is based 5 days a week on site

• Managing all Finance and day-to-day accounting operations – accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, inventory, revenue recognition
• Preparing budgets and financial forecasts and report variances to Heads of Departments and Group Finance team
• Updating SLT report monthly with store sales targets
• Reviewing and approving payroll reports for submission to Group
• Preparing monthly consolidated management accounts in line with month end Group timetable and deadlines
• Business and data analysis and preparation of business KPI’s
• Managing and mentoring finance department team of 3
• Support the Heads of department by providing insightful analytical financial information to enable decision making
• Reviewing the weekly preparation of 13 week rolling cash flow forecast and managing the company cash position
• Reviewing and approving payment runs on a weekly basis
• Reviewing Balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Streamlining and improving all operations and accounting systems
• Support the business with the financial strategy and decision-making processes
• Planning and coordinating Audits and preparation of year-end statutory accounts
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Involvement in ad hoc projects to support the wider Group Finance team and business

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA Accountant with minimum of 1-2 years PQE
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills alongside confident leadership and management skills
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Strong business acumen, and the ability to influence people at all levels
• Strong team player with a sense of ownership and initiative to drive things forward

Additional InformationAlong with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:Reward, Recognition and OpportunitiesFrasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.*subject to terms and conditionFrasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world’s biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.Employee WelfareFrasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.What’s next?Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:16:54 GMT

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