Our motor dealer client is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, Financial Manager to join their dealership group in Edenvale. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and is passionate about driving financial excellence.

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the overall financial management of the Company. Provide direction,
management and leadership in the accounting, business planning and budgeting activities.
Provide timely and relevant financial management reports to all stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the full financial function across dealerships.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and internal controls.
• Oversee creditors, debtors, general ledger, and asset management.
• Responsible for monitoring vehicle margins, sales performance, incentives, rebates and stock ageing.
• Responsible for working with Sales and Operations to improve dealership profitability.
• Responsible for providing commercial financial analysis and recommendations to senior management.
• Responsible for challenging and supporting management on financial performance, cost control and profitability.
• Reconcile manufacturer accounts and ensure accurate OEM reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Analyse financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and automotive industry best practices.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Financial Manager / Senior Financial Manager role
• Motor industry experience to minimum 5 years’ motor dealership experience – essential.
• Strong commercial dealership experience, including sales management, vehicle profitability, margins, incentives and rebates.
• Strong knowledge of dealership accounting systems (EVOLVE) and financial controls.
• Experience working with Dealer Principals, Sales Managers and senior management.
• Ability to analyse sales performance, gross profit, margins, stock ageing and departmental results.
• Strong understanding of dealership profitability and improving financial performance.
• Proven experience managing, leading and developing a finance team. Minimum of 5 staff
• Multi-dealership experience as an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Must be proficient in both English and Afrikaans.
• Have a valid Driver’s License
• It is expected that the candidate has a clear record based on the various verification checks that will be conducted.
• Although all suitable applications will be considered, it is preferred that the individual is based in the East Rand or close to the dealership.

WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS
Competitive salary package.
Opportunity to work within a growing dealership group.
Professional and supportive working environment.
Career growth and development opportunities.

Also e-mail cv to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za