Finance Manager
Finance Manager – Record to Report
Pendragon PLC, Head Office (Hybrid)
We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager across our Record to Report (R2R) department within our Finance Shared Service Centre based out of the Pendragon Head Office – Loxley House. You will be required to physically work from Head Office for 3 days, with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week.
The Finance Manager – Record to Report will be responsible and accountable for embedding and ensuring their team deliver a first-class service to the business through multiple accounting channels and disciplines with a key focus on the processing quality.
We are looking for a true innovator who seeks out and priorities opportunities to implement new ways of working, which improve the efficiencies of process within the shared service function to deliver a ‘world class’ experience for internal and external stakeholders, so a continuous improvement mindset will be key in succeeding in this role
You will be leading a team of Management Accountants, and an indirect team of General ledger assistants and accounts assistants. We are looking for an experienced leader who can drive daily performance, ensuring that they and their team can deliver against KPIs and SLA’s to deliver optimum service levels for the department. To make this a success you must be a true leader of people as you will need to provide motivational and inspirational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams with various skills and abilities, the ability to be able to flex your style will stand you in good stead in a challenging industry and environment.
As R2R Finance Manager, you will be required to execute and be accountable for (but not limited to) the following responsibilities:
- Support Head of FSSC to deliver service to the Businesses and be the key contact from your franchise
- To build an in-depth knowledge of the B/S and P&L for your Franchise and become a ‘go to’ expert
- Prepare management accounts / reports for a range of business stakeholders
- To ensure along with the management accountants and R2R team the timely and accurate submission of monthly accounts, payrolls, manufacturer composites and any other ad hoc reports in time with deadlines
- Ensure all balance sheets are fully reconciled and investigated along with the Management accountant and GL teams and that documented reviews are carried out on actions required for each to be reviewed with the Head of FSSC and SFBPs including review of banks, Sales ledger, Purchase ledger and vehicle debtors and creditors with process towers quarterly
- Ensure all the following are being performed to deadlines:
- Regular Bonus and Manufacturer bonus debt reviews with the GL and accounts assistant team along with Sites and SFBP reviews where required
- Financial analysis for Local Finance to take decisions and actions that drive the best possible financial outcomes
- Trend and variance analysis and explain commercial impacts to the business
- Ensure that the monthly tasks of Manufacture floorstock, and manufacture reconciliations are carried out and any resolutions communicated and resolved with the relevant team members across the SSC
- Regular reviews of vehicle creditors, liaising with the relevant process towers for investigation purposes and resolution where required and to highlight any issues arising across the brands
- To ensure and assist with the training and regular team member reviews of the R2R team members along with the management accountants. Ensure any knowledge gaps are addressed promptly.
- Monitor key reports/KPIs to identify areas for improvement/focus and successes to celebrate. Drive and implement plans to address areas for improvement.
- Proactively build relationships with other process towers and promote routine cross team working for their franchises to ensure control over all aspects of the accounts are monitored and maintained.
- Work with other R2R managers and the SMCI team to continuously review process improvements and audit controls are in place and followed/developed, including both internal audit work and external audit work
Requirements to be successful in the role of Finance Manager;
- Strong leadership and people development focus with a successful track record of motivating and developing large teams of people within a shared service environment
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
- At least 5 years’ experience from working in a similar industry in a Management Accounting role
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and contribute effectively with large teams, peers and senior stakeholders both face to face and virtually
- Complete and thorough understanding of end-to- end accounting processes with the ability to develop and embed these processes within large teams
- The ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels across the wider business to achieve goals and objectives
- Pro-active and ability to use own initiative
Here at Pendragon, together, we’re unstoppable. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and it’s the power of our group coming together that unlocks our potential to transform automotive retail. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where the doors are open, if you have the attitude and drive to walk through them. We’ll empower you with the opportunities to bring out the best in yourself, and in return you’ll support and bring out the best in others. If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, then apply today and join our journey in driving beyond the possible.
Pendragon recognises the value that diversity brings to the workforce. This is why we positively welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds, and communities. If you have the motivation, skills and talent potential that we are looking for then get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer.
- Location:Central - Loxley Head Office
- Region:East Midlands
- Franchise:Central Functions
- Salary:Competitive salary with excellent benefits