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Divisional Financial Controller – Automotive Retail
Brisbane - Automotive Retail Group - Strategic, Multi-Site Leadership Role
Are you a commercially focused Financial Controller with experience in operational finance and a strong understanding of dealership performance? This is a key opportunity to step into a senior divisional leadership role within a nationally recognised automotive retail group.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Lead the finance function for a national, multi-site retail division
* Work in close partnership with a newly appointed EGM during a critical growth and change phase
* Shape future profitability, structure, and commercial direction
* High-impact role with succession potential
About the Opportunity
As Divisional Financial Controller – Retail, you will support the Executive General Manager – Retail by providing strategic financial leadership and commercial insight across a portfolio of automotive dealerships. This role oversees all aspects of reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance while helping drive operational performance across sales, parts, service, and insurance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead month-end, half-year, and annual financial reporting
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation
* Analyse operational and financial KPIs to drive business decisions
* Manage and develop a dedicated retail finance team
* Monitor inventory, commissions, and profitability
* Strengthen internal controls and compliance with accounting standards
* Work closely with the broader finance and executive leadership teams
What You’ll Bring
* CA or CPA qualification and a degree in Business or Commerce
* Experience in automotive retail or similar multi-site operations
* Strong leadership and team development capability
* Strategic mindset with hands-on operational finance experience
* Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
Location
The position is based in Brisbane and works closely with executive stakeholders and the national retail team.
Applications are now open. Please get in touch to express your interest or request a confidential discussion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Retail Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
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