Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Accrington (Hybrid), £60-65k p.a. (dep on exp) + many more benefits!  A senior member of the team, responsible for the core accounting of the business, contributing to the timely production of management information. A critical role for enhancing the analytical and reporting capabilities of finance across our Retail and Manufacturing business areas and helping initiate transformation in order to deliver the Company’s strategy. The Role – Finance ManagerWe are currently looking for an experienced and qualified Finance Manager to join our Finance team based at our HQ in Accrington. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a senior member of the team responsible for the core accounting of the business, contributing to the timely production of management information. It’s a critical role for enhancing the analytical and reporting capabilities of finance across our Retail and Manufacturing businesses and helping initiate transformation, in order to deliver the Company’s strategy. The successful candidate will play a key part in leading the team and setting finance ambition.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Exemplifies our company values and behaviours adopting a culture of learning and growth across the team.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support the financial forecasting and budgeting process, providing insightful analysis and recommendations.
• Preparation and review of detailed cash flow forecasts.
• Perform financial analysis and provide support to business units in the areas of budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Preparation of tax returns.
• Participate in the preparation of, statutory reports, and other compliance requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure that the extensive estate and fixed asset related transactions are properly controlled, recorded, and reported, including any variances within these transactions to budget & forecast.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal control procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Manage and develop the accounting team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information to support decision-making.

We offer a hybrid working model to offer flexibility for this role, which is office based in Accrington with the team minimum Mon/Tues each week, with the option to work remotely or continue in the office for the remaining days. Skills neededWe are looking for an experienced and qualified Finance Manager with the following skills, experience and attributes to be successful in this role:

• Fully qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent with proven post-qualification experience in a similar financial management role.
• Proven leadership and management skills with an ability to work under pressure
• IT Literate – Microsoft Office
• Excellent time management skills and highly organised. with accuracy and high attention to detail.
• Able to debate issues and “stand ground” when appropriate, a good influencer who can engage stakeholders.
• Proven track record of driving change and improving business processes.
• Team management, able to organise & promote effective team working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working in a retail or similar service focussed organisation

Our Benefits!In return for your contribution to the team’s performance, we offer a competitive base salary plus
all these extra benefits:

• Generous employee discount scheme for Bensons products
• *Medicash – cashback options for Health and Wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)
• Unum Income Protection – for peace of mind if you’re off work long term due to illness
• *Pension scheme – provided by Legal & General
• *BUPA Private Healthcare
• *Discounted Gym membership
• *Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme – you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you
• *Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics)
• Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills
• Career progression – access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds
• *Long service awards and ‘Love to Shop’ voucher rewards to spend as you like

(*qualifying periods apply)

About Bensons for BedsWe’re Bensons for Beds! We put Sleep Wellness™ at the heart of everything we do. With 100 years of experience in sourcing the best quality beds, frames and mattresses, at Bensons we understand how to design the perfect, tailored sleep experience. We have 170+ locations and employ c 1800 colleagues. Under new ownership of Alteri Investors we have an ambitious 3 year plan to grow the business further and achieve our mission of being the market leading bed retailer with a strong omnichannel presence.

Apply now!!If you love working with a great team, engaging with a variety of challenges, growing your skills and developing yourself and your team then click now to apply to join us!

There is a brief online application process to complete, to tell us about yourself, answer some questions and confirm your eligibility. We’ll reply to you asap!