Our client, a prominent brand, operating in the Automotive Retail Industry, is currently looking to employ a vastly experiienced and business savvy Group Financial Manager to their team, based in East London.

This is a senior management position with a package to match.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years post-articles experience
• At least 2 years in a managerial / leadership role
• Experience within group structures / multi-entity environments
• Motor retail / dealership experience highly advantageous
• CA(SA), or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance + completed Articles at registered Audit Firm

Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership and Strategy

• Provide strategic financial insight to Executive Management
• Influence business performance and profitability outcomes
• Partner with COO on commercial and operational decisions
• Drive financial planning and performance improvement initiatives

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee group financial reporting across multiple entities
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Analyse results and present recommendations to leadership

Controls, Governance and Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
• Manage external audits and stakeholder reporting
• Oversee risk management processes

Group and Dealership Finance

• Manage finance across multiple dealerships and OEM relationships
• Consolidate group financial information
• Monitor dealership performance and key KPIs
• Support stock, asset, and working capital management

Risk and IT Oversight

• Manage standard business risk items including insurance
• Oversee integrity of IT systems and financial systems controls
• Support business continuity and systems governance

Leadership

• Lead and develop finance teams
• Build strong relationships with executive and operational teams
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and performance culture

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.