Senior Finance Manager

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Our Finance Team is expanding, and we have a new opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager. In this role, you will be an essential asset to our business, reporting to the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning & analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and identifying opportunities to improve procedures & controls.

We are looking for an adaptable and efficient individual with a strong finance background. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use their experience & initiative to implement processes, collaborate with key stakeholders, and support the development and progression of the team.

Why Join Cumberland Farms?

• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
• Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home (dependent on role and business needs)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
• Free secure on-site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Free VDU eye test

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports, providing key points and recommendations
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, operational colleagues, and relevant departments
• Provide data-backed recommendations to support effective decision-making
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis, and that all balances are correct and differences investigated
• Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
• Deep involvement in the year-end audit process on performance-related queries
• Undertake various project work such as automation, systems (SAP/POS) improvement
• Oversee and produce monthly Board Pack and Profit & Loss Account

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

What we’re looking for:

• ACA, ACCA,CIMA qualified, or equivalent, with at least three years’ post-qualification experience
• A well-rounded finance background, with experience across financial reporting, month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Confident analysing financial performance and translating complex data into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to work with financial data accurately and efficiently.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and drive efficiencies, including through systems improvements or automation.
• The ability to build effective relationships across finance and the wider business, communicating financial information clearly to different audiences.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership, challenge existing processes and deliver improvements.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of accuracy in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Who is Cumberland Farms?

Cumberland Farms has a proud heritage dating back to 1939 and today is part of a global retail organization serving customers and communities across multiple markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Benelux. With operations spanning convenience retail, food service, fuel, and other retail formats, our business is…