Divisional Finance Controller- Kia/Ford/Changan/Select Used Cars

D. M. Keith; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Leeds seeks a Divisional Financial Controller to oversee financial management across multiple sites. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and significant franchised motor trade experience. Responsibilities include accurate financial reporting, team management, and collaboration with the Divisional Brand Director. Competitive benefits and a commitment to employee inclusivity offered.

Benefits

World class training

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Contributions for eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Long Service Awards

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Established dealership or divisional accountant experience.
• Franchised Motor trade experience is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the divisional finance team for timely management reporting.
• Work with Divisional Brand Director for accurate management info.
• Perform accounts reviews with Brand Director and Site Dealer Principals.
• Understand manufacturer bonus schemes for accruals.
• Provide monthly performance commentary for the Board.
• Control month end shutdown on Dealer Management System.
• Oversee tax compliance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Attend operational meetings with management.
• Liaise with non-financial departments.
• Support business growth through analysis of opportunities and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Pinnacle (Dealer Management System)

Job description

Divisional Financial Controller – /KIA/FORD/Changan/Select Used cars

About The Business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealers in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care about our customers and have a can‑do attitude.

Our recruitment philosophy is that we recruit for attitude and train for skills, which means that although we’re often looking for specific technical skills, if you like working with colleagues and you are attracted by our Family Values of Fit, Fun, Family and Fearless, you’ll fit in well here and we’d like to hear from you.

You must possess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won’t let anyone stop you.

About You

We are recruiting for a Divisional Financial Controller who will take overall responsibility for the financial management across our Ford, Kia, Used car Ossett and new Changan sites. The successful candidate will report into our Group Financial Controller, as well as developing strong working relationships across the business particularly with the Divisional Brand Director and the Site Accountants.

The successful candidate will already be an established dealership or divisional accountant and ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Franchised Motor trade experience is essential as is having worked in a role managing multiple sites.

You should also be an excellent communicator with the ability to speak to all levels of staff members across our business, along with a proven track record of managing a team. You must have good analytical skills, an eye for detail and be able to effectively prioritise your workload to fit with our tight month end deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading the divisional finance team in the delivery of accurate, timely and comprehensive monthly/quarterly and annual management and financial reporting.
• Working closely with the Divisional Brand Director to provide them with accurate and timely management information.
• Performing Accounts reviews in conjunction with the Brand Director and Site Dealer Principals.
• Understanding all Manufacturer Bonus schemes and ensuring that only earned bonuses are accrued.
• Providing a monthly commentary on the Division’s performance for the Board.
• Controlling month end shut down on our Dealer Management System (Pinnacle).
• Overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual tax compliance.
• Attending operational meetings with the management team as well as liaising with external stakeholders.
• Liaising with non-financial departments and staff members.
• Supporting the business on profitable business growth, highlighting the opportunities and risks.

What We Offer

• World class training provided from our own trainer and our brand partners.
• 30 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Preferential rates for servicing and repairs on your family and friend’s cars.
• A workplace pension scheme.
• £25 contribution to eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Referral scheme.

Hours
8:30-5:00- Monday- Friday

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or other characteristics.