Job Description
We’re Hiring: Financial Controller
Watford, Hertfordshire
Senior Finance Leadership Role
Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE)
We’re a fast-growing used car supermarket with sites in Watford, Barnet, and Enfield, stocking over 1,500 vehicles. As part of our expansion, we’re looking for a commercially astute Financial Controller to lead our finance function and support strategic growth.
This is a senior role reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), with responsibility for financial strategy, controls, reporting, and team leadership. Experience in the motor trade is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Planning
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support growth.
Management Accounts
* Prepare and present accurate monthly management accounts with meaningful insights.
Cash Flow & Working Capital
* Oversee cash flow, stock funding, and liquidity management.
Financial Controls & Compliance
* Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with VAT & HMRC.
Audit & Tax
* Manage year-end accounts, audits, and corporate tax with external advisors.
Process Improvement
* Identify and implement efficiencies across finance operations.
Leadership & Development
* Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team.
Stakeholder Management
* Partner with senior management to provide strategic financial insight.
Requirements
* ️ Proven experience as a Financial Controller / Finance Manager / Senior Accountant
* ️ Motor trade experience highly preferred
* ️ ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified (or strong part-qualified experience)
* ️ Strong Xero and Advanced Excel skills
* ️ Experience with Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
* ️ Leadership experience with a hands-on approach
* ️ Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
* ️ High attention to detail and compliance standards
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 6:00pm
Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit?
Send me a message or apply directly — we’d love to hear from you!