Financial Controller - Trowbridge, United Kingdom - Platinum Motor Group

Platinum Motor Group

Verified Company

Trowbridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position:
Financial Controller

Reports to:
Managing Director

Key stakeholders:
Managing Director, Board of Directors, Departmental Heads

Location:
Trowbridge, Wiltshire

A PERMANENT FULL TIME ROLE
AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS WITH AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY
AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROGRESS, CONTRIBUTE AND GROW
A DEGREE OF FLEXIBLE WORKING IN CONTEXT OF THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS
AUTOMOTIVE/MOTOR TRADE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

With a direct reporting line to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors, the Financial Controller is a people-centric role that will be primarily responsible for the deliverance of sound and timely financial management in terms of monthly and annualfinancial reporting and submissions, budgeting, forecasting and business plan preparation, analysis, audit and compliance, the management and further development of internal control policies and procedures, cost control and implementation of positive improvements,all of which must be conducted in an empathetic, collaborative, pragmatic and open way in context with the goals of the business.

It is likely the individual is a qualified accountant with significant experience and is already working in the automotive industry.

This role is very much seen as a key support to the Board of Directors but also the wider teams.

Above all, this person must be an active ambassador for The Platinum Motor Group and be passionate about the work we do, both with our customers and our own Team Members, who are at the heart of our success.

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIONS:

Possess excellent people and communication skills, and be a genuine team player
A willingness to learn, grow and accept change
Possess an understanding an empathy with other roles in the company
Possess high levels of integrity and resilience
Be selfmotivated to deliver under pressure and to specific deadlines in a fastpaced environment, and be "tunedin" to positive change and developments within the world of accountancy
An interest and empathy with the "bigger picture" activities and needs of the business
IT literacy and a working knowledge of accounting packages.
Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Be FCA Approved
Possess an understanding of industry specific and legal compliance

BENEFITS:

Family run company

Salary circa £60k - dependant upon qualifications, skills & experience

On Target Earnings

Pension Scheme (Employee 5%, Company 3%)

Death in Service Benefit (2 x annual salary)

Company car (with spouse cover)

Free on Site parking

Company Sick Pay

22 days annual leave increasing with service to 28 days

Health and Wellbeing support service

Team Member Discounts and incentives

Free Eye test for VDU users

Referral Schemes (new customer & new employee)

As one of the South West's largest family run dealer groups, we provide an excellent working environment and exciting career opportunities.

As a family-run business, we are committed to our staff's well-being, and we will recognise and reward your hard work,loyalty, and commitment to both our customers and your colleagues.

If you have the experience required, combined with enthusiasm and commitment, we'd be delighted to hear from you.