Finance Manager (12 Mth FTC)

Finance Manager (12-Month FTC)

Leeds (Hybrid)

Shape the future of automotive finance with us.

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys sells owns and uses vehiclesand were looking for a talented Finance Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a high-impact role where youll partner with senior stakeholders lead on financial insight and play a key part in driving performance across our Wholesale business and Centres of Excellence.

Why join us

Youll be part of a global organisation with real scale and ambitionworking at the heart of a collaborative forward-thinking finance function. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a visible commercially focused role where your insights will directly influence business decisions.

What youll be doing

As Finance Manager youll take ownership of key financial processes while acting as a trusted business partner. Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving FP&A activity delivering meaningful insights analysis and financial modelling to support strategic decisions
• Owning month-end close for Centres of Excellence ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Leading financial reporting producing management accounts KPIs and performance commentary
• Budgeting & forecasting partnering with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and identify risks and opportunities
• Ensuring audit & compliance maintaining robust controls and supporting internal/external audits
• Improving processes identifying efficiencies and enhancing systems and reporting
• Supporting and mentoring analysts fostering a high-performance culture
• Collaborating across the business to provide financial insight that drives results

What were looking for

Were looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

Youll bring:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong experience across financial control reporting and FP&A
• A track record of delivering high-quality insights to senior leadership
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with tools like Power BI or similar
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive detail-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What makes you stand out

• You enjoy partnering with the businessnot just reporting numbers
• Youre naturally curious and always looking to improve processes
• Youre confident challenging and influencing at senior level
• You lead by example and bring out the best in others

Our culture

At Cox Automotive were guided by a simple set of principles:

• Do the right thing always
• Lead by example
• Bring out the best in everyone
• Have fun along the way

Ready to make an impact

If youre looking for a 12-month FTC where you can truly influence performance gain exposure to senior stakeholders and be part of a business undergoing transformationthis is the role for you.

Apply now and help drive whats next.

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Cox Automotive is the worlds largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers fleets and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers core needs across vehicle
solutions mobility remarketing funding and retail.