Based within a centralised accounts function in Leeds, this role sits at the heart of the finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to strict deadlines. You will work closely with operational management across dealership sites, providing financial insight, ensuring compliance with group policies and supporting performance improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sizeable and well structured finance function within a profitable and growing group. The role offers strong exposure to senior operational management, clear development pathways and the opportunity to progress within a large multi-site business environment. Key ResponsibilitiesProducing accurate monthly management accounts and regular financial reports for Head Office and senior managementAdvising operations managers on financial performance, margins, costs and overheadsMonitoring departmental results against budget and forecast, highlighting variances and trendsOverseeing dealership cash flow, borrowings and liquidity, with regular briefings to senior operational leadersManaging and optimising the cash operating cycle across debtors, creditors and stockProducing and analysing key performance indicators across all departmentsEnsuring adherence to group financial policies and proceduresSafeguarding cash and ensuring compliance with internal cash handling controlsSupporting operational colleagues with financial guidance and commercial insightCandidate ProfileExperience producing high quality management accounts to strict reporting timetablesStrong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectivelyConfident communicator, able to engage and influence non-finance stakeholdersCommercially aware with the ability to translate financial data into operational insightOrganised and able to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environmentMotor trade experience advantageous but not essentialFull UK driving licencePackage & Working PatternSalary £40,000 - £45,000Study support for ACCA / CIMA if sought26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with servicePension, life assurance and enhanced sickness provisionIPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.JBRP1_UKTJ