Group Finance Manager

THE ROLE

At Debenhams Group , we are on an exciting journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In today’s fast-moving retail landscape, strong financial management and clear commercial insight are critical to driving growth, shaping smarter decisions, and supporting our teams to deliver with confidence.

We are looking to hire an experienced, motivated, and detail-focused Finance Manager to join our in-house Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting at month-end, year-end, and assisting with statutory reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop within a fast-paced commercial environment.

This role offers lots of exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities for career progression within the group.

This role will be based out of our central Manchester office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and journals are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee the balance sheet and fixed asset register, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of reporting.
• Support the Tax team with VAT and CorporationTax packs.
• Support International finance stakeholders
• Partner with the shared service finance team to provide financial support.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring audit requests are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting systems.
• Daily CEO approvals

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Qualifications & Experience

Skills & Attributes

WORKING WITH US

At Debenhams Group, we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group. Let’s lead the change together. 🚀

Benefits include : (subject to level and eligibility)

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