Senior Finance Manager

About the opportunity...

Are you ready to significantly impact a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment? Poundland & Dealz is looking for a talented Senior Finance Manager to lead our Financial Accounts team in Walsall.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will oversee a team of Finance Managers, Management Accountants, and Assistant Management Accountants, ensuring our business's financial health and strategic success.

With a hybrid working arrangement (three days at our Customer Support Centre), this role offers a perfect balance of challenge and flexibility.

We uphold three core behaviors that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Your Impact and Responsibilities...

You'll lead our Financial Accounts team as our Senior Finance Manager. Your role will include:

•Lead and inspire a team of 13 finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

•Ensure timely and accurate reporting, including the preparation of management accounts, P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.

•Drive operational efficiency by identifying and implementing process improvements in financial systems and reporting tools.

•Support strategic decision-making through variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and insightful financial commentary.

•Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, from operational teams to senior management and external auditors.

•Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, maintaining robust controls and up-to-date knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP.

•Contribute to crucial projects, supporting the Head of Financial Accounting with strategic initiatives and ad-hoc tasks.

Skills and Knowledge Required...

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• To be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).

•Significant post-qualification experience in management accounting or financial reporting.

•A strong history of leading and developing high-performing finance teams.

•Experience in retail or a fast-paced, high-volume industry is highly desirable.

•Comprehensive understanding of management accounting principles, IFRS, or UK GAAP.

•Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

•Ability to priorities competing deadlines and deliver under pressure.

Why Choose Us?

Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.

Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.

Car Allowance: Enjoy the advantage of a car allowance, allowing you to choose your own vehicle while reducing commuting costs.

Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.

Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and re-charge during breaks.

Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.

Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family's needs.

My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.

Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s fu-ture.

Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.

Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 33 days per year, with the option to buy additional holidays annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day of holiday because we believe birthdays are important.

Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

About us..

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track.

They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros...

By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!