A qualified and commercially orientated Chartered Accountant with over 20 years in the Retail Motor Industry, working in senior financial roles across multi-site operations. An experienced executive with strong leadership skills who can lead from the front whilst developing strong teams. Articulate, persuasive and confident communicator who has the energy, drive, commitment and commercial acumen to contribute at Senior/Board level.Employed by leading Motor Retail Groups including Sytner Group, Jardines Motor Group plc, Wayside Group, Peter Cooper Motor Group, Harbour Group and Western Motor Holdings plc. Track record of providing strong financial controls, improving financial stability and working with the operational managers of the business to increase profitability.
Gary Austin
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Senior Finance Professional - Now Actively Seeking New OpportunitiesGary Austin Jun 2017 - PresentNorth Wales/Chester/Wirral AreaSenior Finance Professional - now actively seeking new opportunities in the North Wales/Chester/Wirral area.
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Dealership Accountant - 6 Month Fixed ContractSytner Group - North Wales Audi Oct 2016 - Apr 2017Llandudno Junction, North WalesNorth Wales Audi was part of the Lightcliffe Group (Clare James) acquired by Sytner Group in July 2016.Joined the company for a 6 month fixed contract to assist the integration of North Wales Audi into the Sytner Group. Assisted the senior management team in adopting new systems, policies and procedures. Preparation of detailed management accounts package to tight deadlines due to reporting to US parent company. Carried out successful SOX compliance audit.
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Financial DirectorPeter Cooper Motor Group Dec 2011 - Jun 2016Hampshire And West SussexGroup of four franchised VW dealerships.Turnover of £75M with 220 employees.Family owned business. A member of the Board of Directors working closely with the Managing Director and Group Operations Director.Responsible for the accounting team of 10 direct reports - ensuring timely and accurate reporting to both the Board and VW.
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Divisional Financial Controller / Group Financial ControllerJardines Motor Group / Wayside Group Oct 2006 - Nov 2011M1 Corridor / Home CountiesJardines Motor Group acquired Wayside Group in May 2011.Wayside Group franchises included Audi, VW, VWCV, BMW, Toyota, MINI and SEAT.Turnover of £180M in 2006 with 500 employees expanding to £330M Turnover with 800+ employees by 2011.Responsible for the centralised accounting team, comprising seven Dealership Accountants and a further 18 Accounts personnel - Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and Fleet Vehicle Accounting. -
Group Finance Director And Company SecretaryThe Harbour Group Jan 1991 - Sep 2006HampshireFranchises included Renault, Peugeot, MG Rover, Fiat and SEAT.Turnover of £40M with 175 employees.The Group also operated a vehicle conversion company and a contract hire brokerage operation.The joint owners of the Group decided to retire for health reasons and the Group was sold off during 2006.
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Divisional Finance DirectorWestern Motor Holdings Plc (Retail Division) Apr 1986 - Dec 1990Home CountiesFranchises included Rover, BMW, Toyota, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Jaguar, Land Rover and TVR.Turnover of £100M with 700 employees.Joined as Group Accountant gaining financial responsibility for several dealerships culminating in the Divisional Finance Director role for a number of motor dealerships including Rover, Toyota and BMW.
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