Financial Director

Job Title: Finance Director

Location: Blackburn – full time on site

Salary: £80 – 90k + bonus + benefits

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Director to lead a busy finance function and support the strategic growth of the business. Ideally from the automotive sector you'll understand the nuances of this fast-paced industry and help drive both financial control and commercial performance.

You'll be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with operations, commercial, and group stakeholders to steer the business through growth, transformation, and continued operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance team of 9 (plus 10 sales administrators) and own full P&L responsibility across the business
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Provide strategic financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making
• Ensure compliance with all UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations
• Monitor working capital, cash flow and capex requirements
• Partner with heads of sales, service, and operations to improve profitability and cost control
• Ensure robust internal controls and risk management processes are in place
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and board-level reports
• Support any M&A activity, investment plans, or group-level initiatives

What You’ll Bring:

• Very experienced Financial Director – you must have worked at a Finance Director level
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience in the UK automotive sector – retail, financial services, or manufacturing
• Strong commercial acumen and hands-on approach to problem solving
• Excellent understanding of stock, margin, and finance processes in automotive retail or manufacturing
• Proven track record in managing and developing finance teams
• Confident communicator with experience influencing at board level

Desirable:

• Experience with dealer management systems (e.g. Kerridge, CDK, Pinewood, etc.)
• Understanding of vehicle financing, leasing, used sales or fleet operations