Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to motor factors, garages, franchise networks and public services throughout the UK and Ireland. Our strategically designed network, supported by acquisitions, positions us as a market leader in providing automotive parts distribution services to the aftermarket.
Supported by a top-tier logistics network comprising over 300 local stores, 20 Regional Distribution Centres, our state-of-the-art 1 million square foot National Distribution Centre, and a workforce of over 6,000 colleagues, our business model prioritises maintaining an extensive and readily available product range to uphold the quality of our service offerings.
The Finance Manager will serve as a key business partner within our UK & Ireland division, driving financial integration, operational excellence, and strict governance. As part of a fast-growing, highly acquisitive business backed by a prominent NYSE-listed US parent company, this role combines core financial management with rapid post-acquisition integration and cross-functional leadership.
Position Overview
- Reporting To: Financial Controller - Ireland
- Location: On-site Parkwest, Dublin, Hybrid Max 2 days per week
- Key Interactors: UK and Ireland Finance Leadership, Ireland Stores Management, Financial Shared Services (FSS), Store Branch managers and Directors of acquired businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Post-Acquisition Integration & Change Management
- System Migration: Lead the rapid transition of newly acquired entities onto central ERP and financial business systems post-acquisition.
- Process Alignment: Standardise accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting timelines of acquired businesses to match group standards.
- Balance Sheet Harmonisation: Conduct post-acquisition balance sheet reviews, aligning opening balances and purchase price accounting entries.
Corporate Reporting & US Compliance
- Month-End Close: Manage the UK & Ireland month-end process, ensuring accurate submission of results to European teams.
- SOX Compliance: Maintain a rigorous internal control environment in strict compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and US GAAP.
- Shared Services Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the Financial Shared Services (FSS) team, ensuring smooth delivery of AP and AR transactions.
Commercial Credit Control & Cash Flow
- Credit Team Leadership: Directly manage the Stores Credit Control team to optimise working capital and mitigate bad debt exposure across a diverse automotive customer base.
- Risk Evaluation: Oversee commercial credit limits, payment terms, and collection strategies for major distributors, buying groups, and independent factors.
Core Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the annual budgeting process for the Stores business and monthly rolling forecasts for the Ireland stores perimeter.
- Performance Analysis: Provide variance analysis and actionable operational insights to the UK & Ireland executive team to protect margins.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Professional Experience
- Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or CPA).
- Corporate Background: Minimum 4–6 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a multinational or a highly matrixed corporate environment.
- Industry Exposure: Experience in the automotive aftermarket, industrial distribution or retail is highly advantageous.
- M&A/Integration: Proven track record of onboarding or integrating newly acquired businesses into a centralized finance function.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Frameworks: Robust understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance, alongside UK & Irish GAAP.
- Systems Expertise: Proficiency in enterprise ERP systems and financial consolidation tools (e.g., Hyperion/HFM, OneStream). High level of proficiency in Excel is also a requirement.
- Leadership & Influence: Strong people management skills with the ability to lead a credit control team and influence remote Shared Services partners.
- Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment characterised by rapid corporate growth and strict reporting deadlines of 2 days each month end.
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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.