Financial Control Manager

Fixed Term Contract 12 Months 

Salary £60,000 to £64,000 FTE + Pension + PMI  + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)

Southampton, Store Support Office

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Financial Control Manager and you’ll be a big part of this. 

To oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance and internal controls ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial information

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of accurate and timely monthly and year-end financial reporting to Group, ensuring high-quality outputs and compliance with accounting standards and Group Reporting Manual.

• Oversees the individual entity statutory accounts process ensuring an efficient delivery with deadlines met including supporting local board meetings.

• Formal Balance Sheet reviews with Finance Director on quarterly basis, including half yearly analytical reviews for all B&Q entities with detailed explanations on movements.

• Review of balance sheet accounts and sign off in accordance with internal frameworks.

• Partner with wider finance teams on significant accounting areas and business initiatives to provide technical expertise

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve processes and strengthen controls

• Managing the external audit of B&Q and statutory entities ensuring delivery of information on a timely basis and keeping senior stakeholders updated on progress

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience within a similar role post qualification, ideally within the Retail industry sector 
• Strong understanding of financial accounting standards (IFRS) and experience in technical accounting roles / audit.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Strong team player.
• Flexible and deadline-orientated, able to work under pressure and prioritise workload accordingly.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• SAP & HFM experience beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.

Possible travel to Krakow, Poland or London Paddington

We welcome applications from all candidates; however, please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

As part of a great team, you’ll be valued for who you are. We’re committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities. You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business.

We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, bonus, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more! 

So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.