This role supports the Financial Controlling team within the broader Cycle & Carriage group of companies. The role's primary function is to perform management reporting to the Leadership Team and Board of the companies on a regular basis, providing accurate and timely financial insights to support business decision-making. The role also supports balance sheet integrity, working capital governance, and group reporting obligations to Direct Motor Interest (DMI) Group.
Management Reporting
- Work closely with Group Finance Operations and Financial Accounting function post consolidation to prepare and deliver monthly management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to the Leadership Team and Board.
- Provide variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast vs. Prior Year) with clear, business-friendly commentary
- Align reporting commentary across the business, and promote the use of standard KPIs and scorecards.
- Work with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function to understand future forecasts. Actively provide guidance and solutions to profit steer towards year end targets.
- Ensure reporting deadlines and group reporting calendars are consistently met
- Prepare ad-hoc reports, analysis of group performance, forecasts and relevant KPIs as required by local and regional management.
- Prepare quarterly reporting requirements to BNM.
Group Reporting (DMI)
- Prepare and submit actuals reporting to Direct Motor Interest (DMI) Group in accordance with group timelines, formats, and standards.
- Ensure consistency and reconciliation between local management accounts and group reporting submissions.
- Respond to DMI Group queries and provide supporting schedules as required
Financial Analysis
- Conduct profitability analysis by business unit, product, or customer to identify margin drivers.
- Perform revenue analysis (volume, price, mix) and cost analysis to explain business performance.
- Support business cases and ad-hoc financial analysis requested by the CFO or Leadership Team.
Working Capital & Balance Sheet Analysis
- Strengthen balance sheet visibility and working capital governance, building on prior-year initiatives to deepen analysis and reporting maturity.
- Prepare and maintain DSO, DPO, and DIO reporting and trend analysis; identify key drivers behind working capital movements.
- Maintain a balance sheet movement (flash) analysis, explaining significant month-on-month changes.
- Support working capital forecasting and its linkage to cash flow forecasting
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Technically competent in accounting standards and reporting.
- Business intelligence or management reporting technology implementation.
- Technically competent in analysis methods, visualization tools and technology.
- Degree in Finance or equivalent
- 2 or more years of experience in financial controlling, accounting or audit
- Audit background preferred
