Finance Manager, ROI Management Accounts

Role Introduction:

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €4BN in annual revenue, operating 450 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 17,000 people.

Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking a highly experienced accountant to complete the management accounts and financial review. This is 12 month contract. The role will report to the Retail Financial Controller and will be a key member of the ROI Divisional Finance team. The position will have 2 direct reports. The successful candidate will be a confident person who can fit into Applegreen seamlessly and adopt a hands-on approach to their role.

Key Responsibilities:

As Applegreen expands, the responsibilities will evolve and change over time. The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas:

• Manage completion of Monthly close tasks on supporting systems and SAP S/4HANA.

• Review GL postings and communicate adjustments to our finance processing team. Review balance sheet reconciliations and follow-up action points.

• Prepare the analysis of the financial results to ensure correctness and relevant provision were booked.

• Work with our outsourced processing partners in India to achieve the accurate outputs.

• Prepare detailed, accurate, insightful margin analysis and commercial insight to operational management.

• Provide financial and accounting support for the Finance Business Partners.

• Prepare monthly management reports to be presented to the ROI Operations team

• Lead the team to ensure they are fully supporting the business, adequately trained and familiar with business systems and ways of working

• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports used on SAP

• Provide support and assistance to the internal and external audit.

• Provide ongoing support and maintain the financial infrastructure to ensure smooth business operations.

• Act as a professional accounting focal point within the company as well as with the company’s business counterparts.

• Completeness, accuracy and presentation of the financial records.

The Candidate should have the following:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified accountant with 3-5 years PQE in a similar role.

• Previous experience in a retail or plc environment would be an advantage.

• Ability to work in a team and with an outsourced provider to achieve tight deadlines, prioritise tasks and effectively time-manage.

• Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.

• Strong interpersonal skill and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.

• Proven ability to work on your own initiative and deliver to tight deadlines.

• Self-motivated that can adapt to change within a fast-moving environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships.

• Previous experience in working with SAP finance system is desirable

• Strong IT skills including advanced use of Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Commercially astute, energized and committed to personal development.

• Focus on excellence and results.

Additional Key Skills & Attributes:

• A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in an organisation which is rapidly growing and evolving.

• A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and work flexibly around changing priorities as required.

• Ability to execute directly at high quality and within agreed timelines.

• A ‘can do’ attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.

• Committed to their role, with a strong work ethic, and ambitious in building their future capability and career.

• A strong focus on modern finance and achieving best practice.

• Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.

• Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.

• Ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.

• Is a self-starter who is driven and can work on own initiative.

• Is resilient and calm under pressure.

• A team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to motivate and influence.

• Has strong leadership and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.

• Willing to travel ad hoc if required.