Financial Controller

at  Commercial Motor Vehicles Pty Ltd

About the company
The Barry Maney Group (BMG) is a full-service car and truck dealership that has been in operation since 1976 and is the trusted name in the Vehicle Sales and Service industry in the wider Limestone Coast community. Located in Mt Gambier, South Australia, BMG employs over 100 people and holds six car and truck franchises. In January 2019, BMG was acquired by the privately owned Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) Group, which is a well-established family business group that has been in operation since 1934 and now employs over 1900 people with an annual turnover in excess of $1 billion.
About the role
The role is an integral part of the Leadership team and provides support to the General Manager in all aspects of the financial administration and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, development and driving improvements to standardise practices whilst ensuring compliance with all internal policies and statutory requirements.
You will be required to focus on insurance, dealership management systems, compliance, reporting, upskilling of team members and managing business risk. This role also includes working with external and internal auditors as well as internal reporting and adherence to CMV Group policies.
Forming part of the senior management team, you will be involved in strategic business planning, and as such will need to be a strong communicator who can build relationships and convey information to staff at all levels within the business, including the parent company (CMV Group) and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team and oversee the functions of the administration department
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow requirements.
• Produce monthly financial reports in accordance with various deadlines.
• Preparation of annual statutory and income tax reporting requirements for the business as required by head office.
• Develop and manage financial and accounting procedures for accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all Income Tax, FBT, BAS and other tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee all credit control and account payable functions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain the General Ledger, including AP, AR, Inventory, and Fixed Assets.
• Provide key commercial insights into business performance and implement improvement measures.

Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified Accountant, with CAANZ or CPA accreditation.
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior accounting role.
• Demonstrated delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Proven commercial acumen and administrative skills.
• High level of personal and professional standards.
• Experience leading and motivating individuals and teams.
• High level of proficiency with automotive DMS systems (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience in the automotive industry (advantageous but not essential).

Benefits

• Collaborative, values-driven and highly supportive team.
• An attractive salary package negotiable based on skillset and experience.
• Relocation package to Mount Gambier for the suitable candidate
• Reputable South Australian company/group.
• Modern premises, free onsite parking, fully maintained company car.
• Corporate health care and insurance discounts.
• Various wellbeing initiatives, events & functions.

The Barry Maney Group believe that our customers deserve nothing but the best service. If you are seeking a rewarding career opportunity which challenges and fulfills your sense of achievement, then look no further! Apply today!
Current CMV employees, please apply through your internal career site

• Lead and mentor a small team and oversee the functions of the administration department
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow requirements.
• Produce monthly financial reports in accordance with various deadlines.
• Preparation of annual statutory and income tax reporting requirements for the business as required by head office.
• Develop and manage financial and accounting procedures for accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all Income Tax, FBT, BAS and other tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee all credit control and account payable functions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain the General Ledger, including AP, AR, Inventory, and Fixed Assets.
• Provide key commercial insights into business performance and implement improvement measures