Financial Controller in Middlesex

Chris Eastwood Automotive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to enhance its financial operations. The role involves financial reporting, cash management, and providing support to senior management, with responsibilities covering several dealerships within the M25. Candidates must have previous motor retail experience, strong technical skills, and a driving licence for travel.

Benefits

Company car

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experienced motor retail accounting professional with proven progression.
• Strong technical competency in monthly and year-end reporting.
• Full driving licence required for travel around branch network.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the day-to-day financial control and preparation of monthly accounts.
• Management of the balance sheet and working capital, including cash collection.
• Providing financial support to senior management and handling ad hoc projects.

Skills

Cash management

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Commercial acumen

Tools

DMS systems

Job description

Specialist Recruitment Consultants
to the Automotive Industry

Description An excellent opportunity for an experienced motor retail Financial Manager with an established, rapidly expanding business offering an immediate challenge and strong potential for career progression.Due to its growth, the Group is seeking to recruit a Financial Controller to strengthen its existing finance team. This role reports into the Group Financial Controller/Finance Director and closely with other senior management.The role will primarily be responsible for contributing to the financial operation and the overall timeliness of group reporting for several Dealerships within the M25Other tasks will include, but will not be limited to the following;Contributing to the day to day financial control and the preparation of monthly accounts for consolidation, as well as the annual audit.Responsibility for the management of the balance sheet and working capital including cash collection and forecasting.Providing financial support and guidance to senior management members and other colleagues, as required and Ad hoc projectsYou will be an experienced motor retail accounting professional able to demonstrate progression and achievement in their career to date. Demonstrate strong technical competency in the delivery and development of monthly and year end reporting.Strong commercial acumen capable of understanding the business, it’s objectives and how the finance function can support the business in meeting targets. Excellent experience in cash management and forecasting. Experience with DMS systems and their development would be advantageous.The position will involve regular travel around the branch network so a full driving licence is essential. Area include Hertfordshire and North of M25Company car and other benefits are in addition to the basic salaryONLY CANDIDATES WITH PREVIOUS MOTOR RETAIL EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

CHRIS EASTWOOD AUTOMOTIVE LTD
Suite 10, The Chestnuts, 4 Stortford Road, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DA