Group Financial Controller - Allen Motor Group

Essex Ford; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Northampton seeks a Financial Controller to manage financial operations across a £700 million multi-site organization. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong leadership experience and advanced Excel skills. This role involves financial reporting, process improvement, and team leadership, offering a competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000 OTE, alongside a hybrid work model after initial training.

Benefits

Company car (or EV allowance)

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE with at least 2 years as divisional or group controller in a £500m+ business.
• Proven leadership of finance teams (15+ people).
• Strong transformation experience in finance or BI.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consolidated monthly management accounts and lead year-end statutory accounts.
• Manage accounting policies and oversee the external audit process.
• Lead automation initiatives and champion data governance across multiple platforms.
• Directly manage the Financial Accountant and supervise the team.
• Lead weekly cash forums and manage daily liquidity.

Skills

Leadership of finance teams

Finance transformation projects

Advanced Excel skills

Power Query

Credible communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Are you a strategic and hands-on finance leader ready to take control of financial operations across a £700 million multi-site automotive group? Allen Motor Group is seeking a Financial Controller to partner closely with the CFO and Deputy Finance Director. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency — all while co-leading a 30-person finance function covering Accounts Payable, Receivable, Management Accounting, MI and transactional support based at our Northampton Ford dealership with occasional travel required across the group locations.

Why Allen Motor Group?

• £70,000 – £90,000 OTE (depending on experience)
• Company car (or EV allowance) and fuel card
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Predominantly on-site working for the first 6 months, followed by a flexible hybrid pattern
• Full training and support to develop and progress your career
  
  

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Financial Reporting & Control

• Delivering consolidated monthly management accounts (within WD4) and leading year-end statutory accounts with external consultants
• Managing accounting policies (FRS 102 / IFRS) and overseeing the external audit process
  
  

Process & Systems Transformation

• Leading automation initiatives (including AP OCR, close-task workflow, data-lake and Power BI roll-out)
• Championing data governance across ERP/DMS/BI layers
  
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Directly managing the Financial Accountant and Purchase Ledger Supervisor, while supporting a 30-strong team in matrix with the Deputy FD
• Setting team KPIs, succession planning, and guiding study-support pathways
  
  

Cash, Treasury & Working Capital

• Leading weekly cash forums, managing daily liquidity, and overseeing dealership stocking-loan facilities
  
  

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinating the annual budget and reforecast cycles; providing variance and scenario analysis to senior stakeholders
  
  

Risk & Internal Controls

• Maintaining and strengthening the internal controls framework and following up on internal audit actions
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying and delivering savings through automation and shared-service options
  
  

About You – Essential Experience

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 4+ years PQE, including at least 2 years as divisional or group controller in a £500m+ business
• Proven leadership of finance teams (15+ people) and successful finance/BI transformation projects
• Advanced Excel and Power Query skills (SQL knowledge a plus)
• Confident and credible communicator with senior leadership, banks and auditors
  
  

At Allen Motor Group, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and innovative workplace. If you're ready to play a key role in our growth journey, apply today and help us drive the future of automotive retail.

Group Financial Controller - Allen Motor Group

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

NN3 9HU

£70,000 - £90,000 OTE

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Closing date: 03/10/2025

Job reference: DS1360825NorGFCAMG