Financial Controller (Automotive)

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Job information

  • Location: Telford, Telford and Wrekin
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Accounting & Finance, Finance
  • Working arrangement: Office based
  • Salary: £55000 - £62000 per annum + Progression + Company Bonus
  • Published: 10 November 2026

Financial Controller (Automotive)

£55,000 – £62,000 + Company Benefits + Progression + Company Bonus

Telford – Office Based

Are you a Financial Controller from an Automotive background looking to take ownership of financial performance across multiple dealerships, influence commercial strategy and play a key role in the continued growth of an established group, with a clear route into senior leadership, a company bonus and long-term career progression?

This long-established UK business operates within the motor vehicle retail and aftersales industry, supplying new and used cars from major global manufacturers, alongside servicing, MOT, parts support, and light commercial vehicle solutions.

In this role, you will oversee monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial performance across the group. You will work closely with dealership managers, develop the Accounts Team and maintain strong financial controls. Based in Telford, you will visit other dealerships, with a clear path into senior leadership for the right person.

This role would suit a Financial with strong commercial awareness and management accounting skills, from a motor trade background, looking to join an established business offering long-term career progression.

The Role:

  • Oversee monthly management accounts across three dealerships
  • Support dealership managers with financial performance
  • Manage budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
  • Mentor and develop the Accounts Team
  • Liaise with stakeholders and auditors, maintaining financial controls
  • Monday-Friday, office-based

The Person:

  • Financial Controller or similar
  • Motor trade or dealership experience
  • Keyloop expereince
  • Commutable to Telford

Reference: BBBH27990A

Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Financial Management, Management Accounts, Accountancy, Automotive, Motor Trade, Dealership, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Excel, Keyloop Telford, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Shropshire

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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