Group Financial Manager (Motor Industry), Johannesburg

Group Financial Manager (Motor Industry)– Johannesburg. Seeking a highly skilled and commercially strong Group Financial Manager to oversee the financial operations of multiple dealerships within a multi-branch automotive group.

This role requires a strategic finance professional with strong motor industry experience who can provide financial oversight, operational support, compliance management, and performance analysis across multiple entities.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the business, driving financial accuracy, profitability, reporting standards, and process improvement across the group.

Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg.

Minimum Requirements:

Chartered Accountant– CA(SA) (non-negotiable)

Minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience

Proven experience within the motor industry (essential)

Experience managing multiple entities, branches, or dealership operations

Experience working on Evolve and EasyBI or similar dealership systems

Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting experience

Strong commercial and business acumen

Strong leadership and team management capability

Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management&Reporting

Oversee and manage the full financial function across multiple dealerships.

Ensure accurate and timeous preparation of monthly management accounts.

Analyse financial performance and provide strategic insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Budgeting, Forecasting&Cash Flow

Monitor and control budgets, forecasts, and cash flow across the group.

Support operational teams with financial planning and decision-making.

Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies where required.

Compliance&Financial Controls

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.

Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting processes.

Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors where required.

Leadership&Team Management

Manage and support dealership financial teams across multiple locations.

Drive accountability, financial discipline, and continuous improvement within finance operations.

Support the development and standardisation of financial processes across the group.

Operational&Strategic Support

Provide financial guidance and strategic input to senior leadership and operational management.

Travel regularly to dealership branches for financial oversight, support, and audits.

Drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies across the business.

What’s in it for you?

Senior leadership opportunity within a multi-branch automotive group

Exposure to strategic and operational financial management

High-impact role with oversight across multiple dealerships

Opportunity to drive financial performance and process improvement at group level

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