The Finance department which sits in Corporate Services is a core support function for Cox Automotive across Europe. The Finance team has responsibility for maintaining the financial records of the business, ensuring appropriate controls and governance measures are in place to minimise risk as well as providing in depth managing reporting and analytics to drive business decisions. Further to the above, the Finance team is core to the delivery of strategic change, providing appropriate support/ business partnering as and when required. In addition, the Finance team provide a point of contact to Cox Automotive US through the provision of financial/management information. This role will focussed on leading the accounting and control function within the Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS) Finance Team An overview of the role: As a key lead within the MVS finance team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accounting and control areas of the finance function are optimally managed. Your responsibilities will include: Ensuring the accounting for cost and CAPEX within the Company is appropriately maintained thereby ensuring monthly management accounts are accurate and reflective of actual business performance Balance Sheet Integrity; ensuring key reconciliations are carried out in an accurate and timely manner whilst also ensuring the Balance Sheet is free of unknown risk Systems & Processes; ownership of key processes that drive the accuracy and completeness of management information relating to costs and CAPEX. This will require close working relationships with the operational teams to ensure accurate information is captured to drive P&L and Balance Sheet accuracy. Focus should be applied to automating processes wherever possible to increase efficiency levels within the accounting team Compliance/ Regulatory Requirements; ownership of quarterly internal balance sheet audit review and key liaison point for external auditors to support annual statutory audit Key objectives and deliverables this role is accountable for: Delivery of accurate monthly financial accounts/reporting for all P&L cost centres and CAPEX, within the required deadlines, providing explanation of variances to budget, forecast and prior year Proactive development of existing systems to harmonise data flows to drive efficient financial management (e.g. PO systems etc) Review and development of processes that impact cost accounting and control, highlighting risks and implementing changes and controls where appropriate Management of quarterly internal audit review and annual statutory audit, liaising with internal/ external auditors as required Ownership of Balance Sheet Integrity ensuring appropriate controls are implemented to manage risk Timely preparation of quarterly audit reviews highlighting risk items as appropriate with associated remedial recommendations Supporting the development of business cases by providing comprehensive financial analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making and alignment with organisational goals Financial management of the supplier base, including supplier performance analysis and accurate forecasting and accounting of supplier rebates Responsible for reporting and monitoring labour costs, for both employees and agency staff, to ensure efficient budget management and cost-effectiveness Supporting the F, P&A team with the annual/monthly financial planning processes, providing information relating to the cost base and CAPEX Ownership of CAPEX spend for the business, ensuring correct accounting treatment and accurate forecasting of monthly spend Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Strong I.T skills (particularly MS Excel and MS Powerpoint) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. INDAR