Group Financial Controller - Multi-Site Automotive

Swansway Group; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Holidays increase with service

Your Birthday off

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Long service recognition

Annual flu jab

Discounts for family & friends

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health services

Car Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Swansway Group, a family-run motor retail group with over 30 franchised dealerships, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to join the finance team in Crewe. You will ensure accurate financial reporting across the group, drive improvements, and support senior management with strategic insights.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role covers monthly management accounts, consolidation, budgeting, and system enhancements within a multi-site automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting knowledge and multi-site experience.
• Experience in financial reporting and consolidation across multiple entities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly group management accounts and financial reports.
• Produce consolidated financial statements across 30+ dealerships.
• Support the year-end audit process and statutory accounts preparation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and oversee month-end processes.
• Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful commentary.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve financial performance and reporting consistency.
• Support finance systems development and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with ad hoc financial projects and business analysis as required.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Multi-site experience

Automotive sector knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Swansway Group, a family-run motor retail group with over 30 franchised dealerships, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to join the finance team in Crewe. You will ensure accurate financial reporting across the group, drive improvements, and support senior management with strategic insights.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role covers monthly management accounts, consolidation, budgeting, and system enhancements within a multi-site automotive environment.