Financial Director - Motus Retail

Job Description

Lead financial performance. Drive strategic growth. Shape the future of automotive retail.

• We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Director to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving the financial performance and strategic direction of a leading automotive business.
• This is a senior leadership opportunity for a finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the automotive retail environment.

The Opportunity

• Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Financial Director will provide financial leadership across the business, ensuring strong financial governance, sustainable profitability and informed decision-making.
• The successful candidate will partner closely with the Executive Committee and operational leadership to translate business strategy into financial performance and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of annual financial statements, financial results, management reporting and key performance indicators.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, cost management and business performance.
• Provide insight into revenue growth, margins, cash flow and return on investment.
• Ensure strong financial governance, controls, risk management and compliance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Support strategic business decisions, including acquisitions, investments, capital allocation and business optimisation.
• Drive continuous improvement, process efficiencies and the effective use of technology and data.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, financial institutions and business partners.
• Ensure the finance function remains aligned with the evolving needs of the automotive industry.

What We Are Looking For

• A CASA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Extensive senior finance leadership experience, preferably within the automotive, retail, dealership or related industries.
• Proven experience in a complex, multi-site or group environment.
• Strong commercial and strategic business acumen.
• A demonstrated track record of driving financial performance and operational improvement.
• Experience leading, developing and influencing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A hands-on, collaborative and commercially focused leadership style.

The Ideal Candidate

• You are a strategic finance leader who understands that finance is not simply about reporting the numbers — it is about using insight to influence decisions, improve performance and create sustainable value.
• You will be a trusted business partner who can move confidently between strategy and execution, challenge constructively and inspire high performance across the organisation.

Closing Date 10 August 2026