Business Finance Controller
Pembrook Resourcing are currently seeking a Business Finance Controller on behalf of their client to work for a Busy Dealership group.
Objectives
- Stewardship of all branch financial matters.
- To ensure and uphold the integrity of Balance Sheet at all times.
- To ensure full compliance with the policies and procedures of the company and of any external bodies.
- Effective management of staff.
- To be a business partner to General Manager in supporting them in the running of a successful dealership; providing the GM with timely information to make decisions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Timely production of accurate monthly Management Accounts - providing detailed analysis and commentary
- Investigative and analytical support across the business as required, evaluating profit optimisation
- On-going reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to ensure assets are valued appropriately and all liabilities are recorded
- Manufacturer Composite Data submission to allow comparison with other businesses within the industry
- Enforcement of constant debtor and creditor controls to ensure cash flow does not compromise the operation of the business - hold aged debt meetings as appropriate to hold relevant managers accountable
- Review and approval of all payments to ensure they are fully documented and authorised in accordance with Our clients Limits of Authority.
- Vehicle deal file audits to ensure compliance with FCA regulations and manufacturer MPS support requirements
- Provision of data in a timely and detailed manner to HO as required for year-end audit purposes
- Compilation and validation of annual budget submission
- Collation and submission to HO of all payroll requirements to meet monthly deadlines, including all contractual details, full and accurate information relating to starters and leavers and commission calculations.
- Assisting managers and minute taking in disciplinary procedures and preparation of all related documents.
- Management of Finance and Vehicle Admin teams and of all associated processes
- Various Ad Hoc duties to assist the dealerships management team to perform their roles effectively
- Upholding and enforcing all policies and procedures to ensure consistency across all sites - whistleblowing as/when necessary
Job Requirements
- To be professional at all times
- Be approachable
- Have a positive attitude which creates a good working environment for finance and admin departments
- Effectively manage finance and admin functions in a professional manner
- Be impartial at all times
- Ability to manage / coach / mentor staff reporting to you
- Effective communication skills - at all levels of management and junior staff
- Always be an advocate of the company's values - 'Love your customers, Care for your company.