Chief finance Officer , Automotive Australia

GEMINI PERSONNEL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive dealership group is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. This senior role requires proven experience in the automotive dealership sector and expertise in financial leadership. The successful candidate will oversee financial operations, budgeting, and compliance while leading a dedicated team. A highly competitive package and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent company benefits

Growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an automotive dealership environment is essential.
• Substantial, verifiable experience in a financial leadership role.
• High-level computer skills with expertise in dealership management systems.
• Ability to train, coach, and support accounting staff.
• Exceptional time management skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and scale financial operations and reporting functions.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Identify and execute initiatives to improve business operations.
• Coach and mentor the accounting team for high performance.
• Ensure adherence to financial reporting deadlines and compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic oversight

Team development

Compliance & control

Time management

Communication skills

Education

CPA or CA accreditation

Tools

ERALINK

ERAPOWER

Job description

Chief Financial Officer – Automotive Dealership Group

Location: Australia, Werribee, VIC

Employment Type: Full‑time

Are you a seasoned financial leader ready to drive the strategic growth of a dynamic, rapidly expanding multi‑brand automotive dealership group?

Our client spans over 10 prime locations and is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their senior leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be the financial architect of the organisation, overseeing all financial operations, strategic business optimisation, and a dedicated team of finance professionals.

The Role, you'll be instrumental in shaping the financial future and operational excellence of the group.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Financial Leadership: Lead, manage, and scale all financial operations and reporting functions across the multiple dealership locations.
• Strategic Oversight: Direct the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, providing insightful analysis to inform key business decisions.
• Performance Optimisation: Proactively identify and execute initiatives to improve business operations, maximise efficiency, and accelerate financial performance.
• Team Development: Coach, mentor, and lead the accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Compliance & Control: Ensure rigorous adherence to all financial reporting deadlines, regulatory requirements, and maintain robust internal control frameworks.

What You'll Bring: Qualifications & Experience

• This is a senior role requiring specific experience and expertise. Proven experience within an automotive dealership environment is essential.
• Industry Expertise: Substantial, verifiable experience in a financial leadership role within the automotive dealership sector.
• Technical Proficiency: High‑level computer skills, including expertise in dealership management systems like ERALINK and ERAPOWER are required.
• Leadership & Development: Demonstrated ability to successfully train, coach, and support accounting staff to build a cohesive, top‑performing team.
• Financial Credentials: CPA or CA accreditation is highly regarded.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional time management skills with a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines, coupled with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

What's On Offer

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to secure your future with a high‑growth, successful organisation.

Stability & Growth: Join a well‑established and thriving automotive group, offering long‑term and secure employment with clear pathways for advancement and growth.

Competitive Package: A highly competitive salary package and excellent company benefits.

Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team environment with ongoing management backing.

If you are a results‑driven CFO with deep automotive dealership experience, we encourage you to apply and help us steer our group toward its next phase of success.