Stock Accounting Controls Manager

Stock Accounting Controls Manager

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way.

Finance at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

The Stock Accounting & Controls Manager is responsible for providing financial oversight, governance and control of Primark's inventory accounting processes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of stock balances reported in the Balance Sheet and supporting the accurate recognition of stock related impacts within the Profit & Loss account. Working closely with the outsourced service provider, the Sales & Margin Manager, Supply Chain, Retail Operations, Technology and Internal Controls teams, the role will act as the primary inventory accounting subject matter expert within Primark.

The position will oversee the end-to-end stock accounting and reconciliation processes, challenge and support service provider outputs, drive continuous improvement, strengthen financial controls, and ensure risks are identified and resolved in a timely manner. The role will play a key part in period end reporting, inventory governance, audit support, control compliance and the delivery of strategic inventory related projects and business change initiatives.

Financial Control & Governance

Balance Sheet Ownership & Period End Reporting

Profit & Loss Support & Business Partnering

Outsourced Service Provider Oversight

Controls, Risk & Continuous Improvement

Projects & Change Management

Additional Information

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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Req ID: JR-14117