Franchise Accountant

Franchise Accountant

Location: EdinburghFranchise: BMW

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Franchise Accountant to join Park’s Motor Group based at one of our Douglas Park BMW Edinburgh site.

This is a key leadership role, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal part in driving financial performance across our BMW franchise, ensuring strong controls, insightful reporting, and effective support to operational management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of all financial processes in line with group deadlines, ensuring accurate recording of sales, purchases, stock and related transactions
• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the franchise
• Oversee and support Site/Franchise Accountants across the BMW division, ensuring consistency, accuracy and strong financial controls
• Liaise closely with the Franchise Manager to compare site performance, identify variances, understand operational drivers, and recommend improvements
• Analyse branch and departmental performance, identifying trends and providing meaningful recommendations
• Lead preparation and actively participate in monthly and quarterly business review meetings
• Support franchise and operational management in understanding and using financial information effectively
• Manage franchise assets including debtors, stock, cash and funding facilities to optimise cash flow
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team to ensure robust controls and compliance with group policies
• Ensure timely submission of manufacturer composites, with clear analysis and interpretation of dealership KPIs
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial governance
• Support with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required

Your Skills and Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant
• Proven experience leading finance teams, ideally across multi-site operations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge, influence and drive improvement
• Well-organised, able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Confident communicator with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Motor trade experience advantageous but not essential
• Full, clean driving licence
• Experience with Autoline / Keyloop systems would be a distinct advantage

As a Park’s Motor Group employee you will receive

For you:

• Access to the Company Pension Scheme
• Colleague Introductory Scheme
• Industry leading discounts on purchases on new and used cars
• Death in service benefit

For you and your family:

• Discounted Servicing
• Subsidised car purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 remote GP
• Medical second opinions
• Unlimited mental health support
• Physiotherapy help and advice
• Savings and discounts on shopping
• Financial and legal support
• Wellbeing assistance

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