Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Cox Automotive Full time

The Manheim finance team is a core element of the wider Cox Automotive UK finance function and its purpose is to provide day to day support to the business through the form of; accounting, financial planning and analysis and business partnering services acting as a valuable partner to the business in managing risk and driving value

The team is based between Leeds HO and across a number of branches within the Manheim Network

**Scope of Role**:
Reporting to the Finance Director - Manheim, this role is pivotal to the Manheim Finance team. The business units in scope for this role are: Auction Logistics, Inspection Services and Movex

You will be responsible for providing business partnering services to the above stated business units, including but not limited to month end accounting (excluding MIS), monthly/ annual planning, commercial analysis / pricing and supporting the implementation of key strategic projects.

Further, this role provides a great opportunity to influence positive change within the business be that in relation to process/ reporting improvements, revenue opportunities and cost management/ efficiency activities.

**Objectives for Role**:
**Auction Logistics**
- Commercial Analysis: Due to the dynamic nature of the business, it’s crucial that ongoing commercial analysis is performed (in line with the requirements of the business) to capture value, be that through identifying process improvements, revenue/cost leakage issues, and or modelling scenarios to support management in decision making
- Pricing: Support pricing or costing of Logistics movements as part of the Dealdesk process. Manage the review and approval process of Delivery discounts. Review standard delivery pricing periodically to ensure it remains within accepted margins
- Strategic Projects: Key support to be provided through implementation of transformational projects, understanding the efficiency, resource and cost impact of business change
- Accounting: Take ownership for the accurate production of monthly management accounts for Logistics. Ensure management accounts are produced in a robust and timely manner with appropriate accounting treatment applied. In addition, you will act as a key liaison point for external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Balance Sheet: Ensuring Balance Sheet integrity is maintained throughout the year managing a robust quarterly balance sheet review process identifying issues and remediating as required

**Movex**
- Providing business partnering support to the Movex SMT: Aid in managing operations and driving both operational and commercial improvements
- Budget and Forecast: Preparing monthly financial forecasts as well as quarterly forecasts for submission to Cox Auto US and supporting Manheim’s annual business planning process for the business areas stated above
- Reporting: Creation and oversight of reporting outputs that deliver insight into current business performance and efficiency levels
- Systems and process: Support the ongoing development of the billing and payment process at Movex, identify opportunities to automate manual processes, ensure existing processes are robust and controlled

**Inspection Services**
- Business Partnering: Providing business partnering support to the SMT: Aid in managing operations and driving both operational and commercial improvements
- Commercial Analysis: Carry out commercial analysis in line with the needs of the business to leverage financial information to support the business in making decisions that drive improved financial performance
- Pricing & Decision Support: Take the lead on developing pricing strategies and outputs for retention of existing customers and or for new business
- Forecasting: Preparing monthly financial forecasts as well as quarterly forecasts for submission to Cox Auto US and supporting Manheim’s annual business planning process for the business areas stated above
- Reporting: Creation and oversight of reporting outputs that deliver insight into current business performance and efficiency levels

**Manheim FP&A**
- Take responsibility for consolidation of Manheim actuals and monthly rolling forecasts as well as consolidation of annual LRP information
- Ownership of MAS Facilities CAPEX ensuring spend is accounted for correctly and (working closely with Supply Chain) ensuring spend is in line with budget/ forecasted expectations. In addition, provide monthly reporting on annual capex spend forecast by project line vs budget
- Manage an existing suite of reporting ensuring reports are produced accurately and delivered to stakeholders in a timely manner

**Stakeholder Management - Movex, Inspection Services & Manheim Logistics**
- Develop strong working relationships with the director of Movex and Logistics ensuring effective communication is in place and clear working practices are developed.

**People Management - Movex & Manheim Logistics**

Management of Movex Accounts function and logistics finance analyst:



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