CFO — Automotive Group, Hands-On Growth Leader

Mahindra Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Company Vehicle

Complimentary group fitness training

Free access to a private gym

Job summary

Mahindra Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial performance of a multi‑franchise automotive dealership group on the Gold Coast. You will manage reporting, cash flow, controls and commercial strategy across all departments.

Ideal candidates will have significant automotive finance experience, strong profitability insight and the ability to drive practical action. On-site role with a competitive executive package including base salary, commission and company

Qualifications

• Significant finance or accounting experience within a car dealership or automotive dealer group.
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and profitability.
• Experience across New Cars, Used Cars, Service, Parts and F&I operations.
• Strong knowledge of floorplan, stock management and dealership working capital.
• Excellent cash-flow management skills.
• Strong cost-control and commercial discipline.
• Ability to turn financial information into practical actions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with Dealer Principals, General Managers and Department Managers.
• Experience challenging underperformance and holding managers accountable.
• Strong understanding of AI, automation and modern financial technology.
• A practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Full oversight of group financial reporting, management accounts and balance sheets.
• Cash flow, working capital and treasury management.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Floorplan management and vehicle stock control.
• Monitoring ageing stock, inventory levels and funding costs.
• Reviewing profitability across New Cars, Used Cars, Service, Parts, F&I and Administration.
• Identifying opportunities to increase gross profit and reduce expenses.
• Challenging staffing levels, overheads, subscriptions, suppliers and unnecessary costs.
• Supporting General Managers with practical, commercial decision-making.
• Monitoring dealership KPIs and identifying underperformance early.
• Improving internal controls, compliance and fraud prevention.
• Managing banking, lenders, external accountants and key financial relationships.
• Overseeing OEM/manufacturer financial reporting, incentives and funding requirements.
• Reviewing capital expenditure, acquisitions, expansions and major investments based on ROI.
• Leading and developing the finance and administration teams.
• Providing clear financial information to managers in a practical, easy‑to‑understand format.

Skills

Automotive finance

Cash-flow management

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Commercial mindset

Hands-on

AI & automation awareness

Job description

Mahindra Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial performance of a multi‑franchise automotive dealership group on the Gold Coast. You will manage reporting, cash flow, controls and commercial strategy across all departments.

Ideal candidates will have significant automotive finance experience, strong profitability insight and the ability to drive practical action. On-site role with a competitive executive package including base salary, commission and company