We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Franchise Accountant to join Park’s 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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