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Job Title: Finance Director
Location: Blackburn - full time on site
Salary: 80 - 90k + bonus + benefits
About the Role:
We're looking for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Director to lead a busy finance function and support the strategic growth of the business. Ideally from the automotive sector you'll understand the nuances of this fast-paced industry and help drive both financial control and commercial performance.
You'll be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with operations, commercial, and group stakeholders to steer the business through growth, transformation, and continued operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance team of 9 (plus 10 sales administrators) and own full P&L responsibility across the business
- Manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
- Provide strategic financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making
- Ensure compliance with all UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations
- Monitor working capital, cash flow and capex requirements
- Partner with heads of sales, service, and operations to improve profitability and cost control
- Ensure robust internal controls and risk management processes are in place
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts and board-level reports
- Support any M&A activity, investment plans, or group-level initiatives
What You'll Bring:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience in the UK automotive sector - retail, financial services, or manufacturing
- Strong commercial acumen and hands-on approach to problem solving
- Excellent understanding of stock, margin, and finance processes in automotive retail or manufacturing
- Proven track record in managing and developing finance teams
- Confident communicator with experience influencing at board level
Desirable:
- Experience with dealer management systems (e.g. Kerridge, CDK, Pinewood, etc.)
- Understanding of vehicle financing, leasing, used sales or fleet operations
