Divisional Finance Controller - Volkwagen & Audi

Full job description
Vertu Motors, National

Vertu Motors plc is the third largest automotive retailer in the UK, with a network of over 190 sales outlets across the UK.

We have a high-profile and rarely available role to join our growing team as an Divisional Finance Controller for our Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT & SKODA division. Reporting directly into the Divisional Finance Director this role represents a significant opportunity for a talented individual to demonstrate their potential and have fantastic future progression opportunities.

We can offer you earning potential of up to £65,000 plus a company car and a range of other benefits.

The role is broken down as follows:

Support the Division in the delivery of its strategic objectives and financial plan.
Regular financial reporting and comparative analysis to identify performance improvement opportunities.
Specific responsibility for certain of the dealership finance functions within the division.
Support the delivery of the Group and Finance Vision.
Maintenance of financial control.
Dealership Specific Support:

To help manage the dealership finance function effectively and efficiently and to support the compilation of management accounts in accordance with Group Policies and Procedures.
To support the dealership General Managers to maximise operational and financial performance, including the completion of dealership operations reviews.
Training and support new accountants through the completion of the Group induction process.
Engagement in structuring effective succession planning throughout the Division.
Change management to drive productivity improvements within the dealership finance function in line with Company best practice.
Implement financial controls in line with Company Policy & Governance.
Functions:

Divisional financial reporting and working capital control.
Flexibility of working location for reasonable periods of time.
Support dealerships as and when requested.
Support Central Services with ad-hoc projects either in Vertu House or in dealerships.
Collate and communicate best practice ideas to Central Services.
Be a role model in the commitment to the Groups Values.