Finance Manager

The successful candidate will report directly to the Financial Controller and manage the transaction team (2 full time heads and elements of a shared function). The primary focus of the role is to manage the daily transactions and manage the monthly accounting.

Manage the Transactions team and relationship with Shared Services
Own the month end process and hold accountability for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
Oversee the AR and AP processes and take responsibility for driving improvements in both accuracy and operational efficiency
Develop a strong understanding of the CALMS operating system and work with the enterprise application team to deliver updates and fixes
Support day to day delivery and roll out of the Part Exchange (PX), Other Approved Suppliers (OAS) program and unencumbered transactions for customers
Assist with the implementation and development of controls and systems which enable efficient, timely and accurate production of financial reporting

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player, with a desire to be involved in a variety of activities, and a willingness to take ownership and a hands-on approach. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the following:

Qualified Accountant
Adaptable, determined and enthusiastic for new challenges
Strong technical skills and an understanding of processes
A willingness to devise, implement and improving financial and operational processes
Well-organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Excellent interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication skills
Good influencer with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.

BCA are the biggest name in Europe's vehicle remarketing industry, backed by the Constellation Automotive Group, we're part of a family including cinch and WeBuyAnyCar.com. We're growing rapidly and are on a key digital transformation journey.

Constellation Automotive Group is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe, combining the leading digital brands across the segments of consumer to business, business to business and business to consumer. We offer competitive salaries plus attractive benefits, unrivalled support to progress and flexible remote working.

As part of the group's continuing growth, an opportunity has now arisen in the Partner Finance division. BCA Partner Finance aims to provide a simple, straightforward and convenient funding facility with easy to understand charges and a flat rate of interest. They provide the added benefit of funding 100% of the invoice value including fees, VAT and delivery, so dealers do not need to worry about calculating the funding as a percentage of CAP or arranging additional funding.

BCA Partner Finance strives to understand business needs and will work in partnership at every step of the way, sharing our expert industry knowledge and experience. We will provide easy access to funding when needed, helping businesses to prosper by increasing their stocking capacity and improving liquidity.

Due to a small restructure within the finance team, we are now looking for a Finance Manager to report in the Financial Controller, and to manage the transaction and accounting team.