Chief Financial Officer - Automotive Dealership Group

About the role

An established multi-franchise automotive dealership group operating across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW is seeking an experienced, hands-on CFO to join its senior leadership team. This is not a back-office role: the CFO works closely with the Dealer Principal, General Managers and department leaders on the day-to-day operation of the dealerships. The position is on-site and requires the candidate to be based on the Gold Coast or willing to relocate there permanently.

Key responsibilities

• Full oversight of group financial reporting, management accounts and balance sheets
• Cash flow, working capital and treasury management
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Floorplan management, vehicle stock control and monitoring of ageing stock, inventory levels and funding costs
• Review profitability across New Cars, Used Cars, Service, Parts, F&I and Administration, and identify ways to increase gross profit and reduce expenses
• Challenge staffing levels, overheads, subscriptions, suppliers and unnecessary costs
• Support General Managers with practical, commercial decisions and monitor dealership KPIs
• Improve internal controls, compliance and fraud prevention
• Manage banking, lenders, external accountants and OEM/manufacturer reporting, incentives and funding requirements
• Review capital expenditure, acquisitions, expansions and major investments based on ROI
• Lead and develop the finance and administration teams
• Use AI and automation to improve reporting, forecasting and analysis, automate repetitive tasks and cut costs

Required profile

• Significant finance or accounting experience in a car dealership or automotive dealer group
• Experience across New Cars, Used Cars, Service, Parts and F&I operations
• Strong knowledge of floorplan, stock management and working capital
• Hands-on, commercial mindset with a focus on improving business performance
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and hold managers accountable

Required skills

• Dealership financial statements and departmental profitability
• Excellent cash-flow management and strong cost-control discipline
• Strong leadership, communication and commercial skills
• Understanding of AI, automation and modern financial technology

What we offer

• Base salary of $160,000-$180,000 plus commission and a company vehicle
• Group fitness training with key managers and free access to a private gym