Job Title: Central Financial Strategist
We are seeking an experienced individual to lead our finance team as a Central Financial Strategist. This role involves collaborating with finance managers to ensure accurate and timely month-end closes, leading the month-end close process for central businesses, and managing group-wide financial operations.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with finance managers to achieve consistent, accurate, and timely month-end closes
• Lead month-end close for central businesses and support group-wide month-end close
• Manage group central annual audit preparation and budgeting processes
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and reports, and manage working capital and treasury with relevant stakeholders
• Lead financial projects and tactical initiatives, and assist with accounts payable/accounts receivable management
• Oversee UK/Ireland payroll processes and reporting, and manage expenses and headcount analysis
• Ensure statutory and tax compliance across the group, and manage HMRC/Revenue matters, MVRIS, TAN accounts, and other filings
Requirements:
• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA) and a demonstrated track record of financial experience
• Thorough understanding of the motor industry and its financial dynamics
• Strong communicator, excellent organisational and time management skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to provide financial insights to drive business growth
• Proficiency in Excel for financial analysis and modelling
• Strong presentation skills, highly analytical and numerical with excellent attention to detail
Benefits:
• Pension Fund