Financial Controller

Achieve Recruitment; Northwood; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Finance Controller for a leading automotive dealership. The role involves managing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting senior management with strategic decision-making. Candidates should have experience in dealership accounting and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model based in the South Coast area, specifically the Isle of Wight.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive finance or dealership accounting.
• Strong understanding of KPIs across Sales, Service, and Parts operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts at departmental and business-wide levels.
• Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow and ensure adherence to banking agreements.

Skills

Experience in automotive finance or dealership accounting

Strong understanding of KPIs across Sales, Service, and Parts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to communicate financial insights

Tools

Keyloop (Autoline) DMS

Job description

Overview

Role: Finance Controller - Automotive Dealership

Location: Isle of Wight (Could be based on South Coast Area)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (3 days office on IOW, 2 days Remote)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and commercially minded Finance Controller to lead the accounting and administration function within our dealership operations. This is a key role supporting senior management with accurate financial reporting, performance analysis and strategic decision-making.

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of financial processes, compliance with reporting deadlines and maintaining strong internal controls across all areas of the dealership.

Why us?

• Competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support for mental health, financial, legal, and relationship advice
• Discount scheme - savings at major retailers, restaurants, and gyms

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts at both departmental and business-wide levels
• Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis and commentary
• Manage cash flow and ensure adherence to banking agreements and manufacturer schemes
• Oversee dealership assets including debtors, stock, and funding facilities
• Collaborate with management to produce weekly forecasts and annual budgets
• Prepare annual consolidated accounts and support external audits
• Maintain and reconcile accruals, prepayments, provisions, and balance sheet items
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting (PAYE, Social Security, VAT/GST)
• Manage payroll, bonuses, and commissions with accuracy and fairness
• Oversee use of Autoline DMS and related modules (VSB, ledgers, database management)

What We're Looking For

• Experience in automotive finance or dealership accounting
• Strong understanding of KPIs across Sales, Service, and Parts operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with Keyloop (Autoline) DMS preferred but not essential
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and communicate financial insights clearly