23 Oct
Ocado Retail
Hatfield
Job description
Vacancy NameFinance Manager - Accounting Centre of ExcellenceVacancy NoVN727Job TypePermanentLocationHatfieldJob Details
Finance Manager - Accounting Centre of Excellence
Contract type : Permanent
Location : Hatfield (Blended working - 3 days in the office)
Working hours per week : 40 hours
Level : Manager
Application closing date : Sunday 3rd November
About the team and the role
At Ocado Retail our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting the business to drive forward. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager in the Accounting Centre of Excellence,
the Finance Manager will be pivotal in delivering month-end processes and ensuring integrity and controls of our financial data are delivered to our key finance stakeholders.
The Finance Manager - Accounting Centre of Excellence will lead a team of 3 (a Senior Finance Analyst and 2 Finance Graduates) to deliver our balance sheet and P&L; month-end processes with a focus on our Stock, Fixed Assets and Operational Cost base.
The role will support the Senior Finance Manager to deliver continuous improvement initiatives across the team, and ensure adequate reviews and approvals are carried out to support the overall delivery of a WD2 month-end close for M&S; consolidation in April-25.
What you’ll do
Ownership of P&L; and Balance Sheet Processes - Take responsibility for the completeness of the P&L; and Balance Sheet at month-end, ensuring processes are followed according to the month-end timetable and being responsible for the preparation of the P&L; and Balance Sheet.
Review and approve month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations to support efficiency of the overall close process.
Key Focus Areas - This role will be supported by their team to have ownership of the accounting for Stock, Fixed Assets and Operational Costs, delivering improvement projects in each of the 3 areas.
Transforming our Stock & Operational Costs processes to support a faster MEC process as part of the M&S; Consolidation project ahead of April-25 is critical, improving both the efficiency and the quality of our processes and financial reporting.
- Finance to Finance Business Partnering - Finance Business Partnering teams will be the key stakeholders of the Accounting Centre of Excellence team and this role will be vital in ensuring the ways of working with business partners are effectively managed through the team and enabling our business partners to drive high-quality decision making to support business strategy.
- Lead and Develop the Team - A key principle of the Accounting Centre of Excellence is to develop the team to be experts in project management and delivery, continuous improvement and a core finance skillset.
This role will play a key role in supporting the Senior Finance Manager to instil that environment in the team and to focus on the development of the 3 team members in delivering their own projects and developing their continuous improvement mindsets.
Who you are
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of Finance systems (Oracle Fusion / EPM) and driving process change through systems
- Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Ownership of results with a motivation for continuous improvement and self-development
- Experience of leading a team and coaching individuals to support development
- Experience of delivering and coordinating month-end close processes
- Continuous improvement mindset
What’s in it for you
By joining Ocado Retail you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail.
If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer :
Health & Wellbeing : Private medical insurance with the option to add your family,
Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.
Spend & Save : Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S; discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.
Never miss the moments that matter : Blended / Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy an extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.
Our Hiring Process
Lucky for us,
we get loads of great applications and we really appreciate that so many people put the time and effort in to apply.
To recognise that, we treat all applications respectfully and fairly. So, if yours stands out, you’ll follow our standard hiring process - one of our Talent Partners will talk you through this in an initial call.
Everyone’s welcome
We’re an equal opportunities employer. That means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.
▶️ Finance Manager - Accounting Centre of Excellence
🖊️ Ocado Retail
📍 Hatfield