Group Financial Manager (Motor Industry) at Kontak Recruitment

• Seeking a highly skilled and commercially strong Group Financial Manager to oversee the financial operations of multiple dealerships within a multi-branch automotive group.
• This role requires a strategic finance professional with strong motor industry experience who can provide financial oversight, operational support, compliance management, and performance analysis across multiple entities.
• The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the business, driving financial accuracy, profitability, reporting standards, and process improvement across the group.

Minimum Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant – CA(SA) (non-negotiable)
• Minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience
• Proven experience within the motor industry (essential)
• Experience managing multiple entities, branches, or dealership operations
• Experience working on Evolve and EasyBI or similar dealership systems
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly

Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee and manage the full financial function across multiple dealerships.
• Ensure accurate and timeous preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Analyse financial performance and provide strategic insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

• Monitor and control budgets, forecasts, and cash flow across the group.
• Support operational teams with financial planning and decision-making.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies where required.

Compliance & Financial Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors where required.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and support dealership financial teams across multiple locations.
• Drive accountability, financial discipline, and continuous improvement within finance operations.
• Support the development and standardisation of financial processes across the group.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Provide financial guidance and strategic input to senior leadership and operational management.
• Travel regularly to dealership branches for financial oversight, support, and audits.
• Drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies across the business.