Job Description

Franchise Finance Controller Job description
Franchise Finance Controller- Volkswagen
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive Basic Salary Including OTE + Company Car
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Private Health Care, pension scheme, wellbeing support, employee discount for servicing and popular retailers, as well as a purchase discount scheme
Who we are
Marshall Motor Group was established in 1909 by David Gregory Marshall, in a small lock-up garage in Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge and we are now the UK's 7th largest motor retail group (AM100 11/24).
We operate 130+ car, van, truck and bike franchise stores across the UK.
Our vision is to be the UK's premier automotive retail group as recognised by our colleagues, customers and business partners. To achieve our vision we will create a people centric culture, as well as operate as retailers who deliver retailing excellence and are regarded as an employer of choice.
We are part of the Constellation Automotive Group which is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe giving you peace of mind and transparency that you are dealing directly with a trusted company.
The role
We are currently recruiting for a Franchise Finance Controller to join our Volkswagen division, to ensure the financial accuracy of reported results and driving improved financial performance of the franchise. Reporting into the Finance Director and working closely with the Franchise Director, you will be instrumental in coordinating the financial processes and best practice throughout the Dealers and supporting the continuous future growth plans.
We are looking for a self-motivated, analytical thinker, as day to day you will be interpreting and sharing financial analysis with your teams ensuring the delivery of the necessary level of financial control within the franchise dealers. You will be continually liaising with the operational teams on reporting metrics, making suggestions for continuous improvement, and always embedding company best practice.
Due to the nature of this role and the in store presence required you must be willing to travel and stay overnight when necessary. You should also be located within a reasonable commuting distance of at least one of our store locations.
What you'll do

• Driving the management of working capital within the division to minimise the risk of holding charges and asset provisions
• Assisting in the development, maintenance and implementation of financial systems, policies and procedures and ensuring compliance to all sites within the franchise
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of administration processes, always complying with Group Accounting Policy, UK GAAP and regulations laid down by HMRC and other statutory bodies
• Managing and co-ordinating monthly reporting, budgeting, and reforecast processes
• Presenting and providing detailed insights on the financial health of the franchise through best practice and other relevant meetings
• Working with the Franchise Director to identify key performance improvement opportunities to maximise the profits of the businesses within the division, whilst also continuously looking for cost-reduction opportunities where necessary

Who you are

• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding commercial financial targets and objectives
• Experience in overseeing departmental budgets, controlling expenditure, and reviewing financial accounts
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate, influence and contribute effectively with large teams, peers, managers and in virtual team environments
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development focus with a successful track record of leading and motivating a team
• Requirement for travel; our growing group has dealerships located across the UK

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.