Finance

Every week, B&Q's Finance team processes 65,000 invoices and 700 expense claims, answers over 250 store queries, makes more than 21,000 store accounting entries, forecasts and reports on £60m worth of product sales and processes nine separate payrolls, covering 53,000 employees and pensioners.

But Finance at B&Q isn't just about numbers. The team plays a fundamental role in running our whole business safely and effectively.

There is a Programme Office, which helps to formulate a consistent strategy for the business and co-ordinates the major workstreams from other departments, such as Store Development or Commercial and Marketing initiatives. It's a watching brief: helping to ensure projects are properly planned and resourced, keeping track of progress and making sure the whole business is working to the same, clear agenda.

There are also separate teams to look after requirements such as Safety and Risk Management, Legal issues and Profit Protection - safeguarding the business from any potential threats.