Job Description

Role: Banking Manager

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: \xc2\xa340,000 circa & Bonus Scheme

About the Role\xe2\x80\xa6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Banking Manager to join our Transaction Shared Service (TSS) centre located at our Waterside Head Office in Blackburn.

In this role, you will work closely with the direct team and wider TSS department supporting a team of Banking Specialists ensuring the daily / weekly / monthly transactional processing activities across the cash and bank department are completed within the agreed SLA and will provide essential support to the finance department as we transition and streamline our account systems and processes onto SAP4HANA.

This is a fast paced and forward-thinking position and the perfect opportunity for someone with experience in managing people, processes, and large transactional volumes who wants to take that next step with their career in projects and continuous improvement. If you are ready to embark on a new challenge and be a part of this opportunity as EG Group write its next chapter in history, then this could be perfect for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Management of the Cash and Bank Department
• Supporting and leading the team with their daily activities
• Mentoring / coaching and developing direct reports
• Monitoring and managing the daily uploads of bank statements
• Reviewing and providing sign off on the monthly bank reconciliations completed by the team
• Data analysis on the performance of our processes
• SME for all department processes
• Department Project Manager of internal and external changes
• Liaising with the broader finance teams to provide regular updates on the team position
• Continuous improvement across the Banking Department
• Working with other departments to resolve transactional differences
• Oversee & prioritise workload to ensure we meet our SLAs and KPIs
• Escalation and resolution of issues in a timely manner
• Identifying process improvements and mitigating risk through good controls and organisation

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

Candidate Requirements

• Experience coaching and training team members
• Experience using account systems, SAP would be advantageous
• Excel proficient (Lookup, PivotTables etc)
• Experience in working with large transactional volumes
• Obtained or working towards finance / accounting qualifications and / or experience within a financial setting (Essential)
• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail, accuracy and improvement
• Results driven with proven record of delivery against KPIs and SLAs
• Well organised and can manage own time and workload.
• Can work with large data sets, analysing transactions and understanding the processes and information presented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced / transactional environment

• 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 Caf\xc3\xa9 - 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?

United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2022 revenues exceeding $30.6bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.

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