Location: Glasgow Franchise: Land Rover We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Franchise Accountant to join Parks Motor Group based at one of our Land Rover Glasgow Hillington site.
This is a key leadership role, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal part in driving financial performance across our Land Rover franchise, ensuring strong controls, insightful reporting, and effective support to operational management.
Key Responsibilities ? Oversee the day-to-day operation of all financial processes in line with group deadlines, ensuring accurate recording of sales, purchases, stock and related transactions ? Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the franchise ? Oversee and support Site/Franchise Accountants across the Landrover division, ensuring consistency, accuracy and strong financial controls ? Liaise closely with the Franchise Manager to compare site performance, identify variances, understand operational drivers, and recommend improvements ? Analyse branch and departmental performance, identifying trends and providing meaningful recommendations ? Lead preparation and actively participate in monthly and quarterly business review meetings ? Support franchise and operational management in understanding and using financial information effectively ? Manage franchise assets including debtors, stock, cash and funding facilities to optimise cash flow ? Lead, develop and mentor the finance team to ensure robust controls and compliance with group policies ? Ensure timely submission of manufacturer composites, with clear analysis and interpretation of dealership KPIs ? Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning ? Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial governance ? Support with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required
Your Skills and Experience ? Qualified or part-qualified accountant ? Proven experience leading finance teams, ideally across multi-site operations ? Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge, influence and drive improvement ? Well-organised, able to prioritise and work under pressure ? Confident communicator with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information ? Motor trade experience advantageous but not essential ? Full, clean driving licence ? Experience with Autoline / Keyloop systems would be a distinct advantage
As a Park's Motor Group employee you will receive: For you:
? Access to the Company Pension Scheme ? Colleague Introductory Scheme ? Industry leading discounts on purchases on new and used cars ? Death in service benefit
For you and your family:
? Discounted Servicing ? Subsidised car purchase scheme ? Employee Assistance Programme ? 24/7 remote GP ? Medical second opinions ? Unlimited mental health support ? Physiotherapy help and advice ? Savings and discounts on shopping ? Financial and legal support ? Wellbeing assistance
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