Job Description
Pickering Automotive Group – Southport QLD
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Gold Coast, QLD | Full-Time Executive Role
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Pickering Automotive Group operating across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its senior leadership team.
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This is not a boardroom or back-office CFO role. We are looking for a hands‐on, commercially minded CFO who wants to be involved in the day‐to‐day operation of the dealerships and actively improve the performance of the business.
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Automotive dealership accounting experience is essential. Previous experience with Auto-IT would be highly regarded.
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The Role
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Working closely with the Dealer Principal, General Managers and department leaders, the CFO will be responsible for the financial performance, cash flow, controls and commercial direction of the group.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Full oversight of group financial reporting, management accounts and balance sheets
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Cash flow, working capital and treasury management
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Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
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Floorplan management and vehicle stock control
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Monitoring ageing stock, inventory levels and funding costs
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Reviewing profitability across New Cars, Used Cars, Service, Parts, F&I; and Administration
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Identifying opportunities to increase gross profit and reduce expenses
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Challenging staffing levels, overheads, subscriptions, suppliers and unnecessary costs
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Supporting General Managers with practical, commercial decision-making
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Monitoring dealership KPIs and identifying underperformance early
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Improving internal controls, compliance and fraud prevention
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Managing banking, lenders, external accountants and key financial relationships
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Overseeing OEM/manufacturer financial reporting, incentives and funding requirements
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Reviewing capital expenditure, acquisitions, expansions and major investments based on ROI
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Leading and developing the finance and administration teams
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Providing clear financial information to managers in a practical, easy‐to‐understand format
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AI, Automation & Business Efficiency
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We are looking for a CFO who embraces AI,



automation and technology as practical business tools.
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The successful candidate will be expected to:
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Use AI to improve reporting, forecasting and financial analysis
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Identify repetitive administrative and finance tasks that can be automated
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Use technology and AI to reduce the overall cost of doing business
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Improve productivity without simply adding additional staff
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Review existing systems and processes and identify more efficient alternatives
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Use data and AI to identify cost savings, risks, trends and profit opportunities
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Help introduce smarter processes across finance and the wider dealership group
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The objective is not simply to introduce new technology — it is to use technology to create a leaner, more efficient and more profitable business.
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Dealership Systems & Technology
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The successful candidate must be comfortable working with and adapting to Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and other dealership technology as required.
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Experience with Auto-IT would be a strong advantage, with exposure to systems such as UNITS, Spectrum and Engage also highly regarded.
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The CFO must be comfortable extracting and analysing dealership data and using systems, AI and technology to improve reporting, accountability, productivity and profitability.
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What We Are Looking For
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The successful candidate will have:
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Significant finance or accounting experience within a car dealership or automotive dealer group
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Robust understanding of dealership financial statements and departmental profitability
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Experience across New Cars, Used Cars, Service, Parts and F&I; operations
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Strong knowledge of floorplan, stock management and dealership working capital
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Excellent cash‐flow management skills
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Strong cost‐control and commercial discipline
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Ability to turn financial information into practical actions
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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Confidence working directly with Dealer Principals, General Managers and Department Managers
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Experience challenging underperformance and holding managers accountable
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Strong understanding of AI, automation and modern financial technology
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Auto-IT experience highly regarded
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Strong DMS and dealership systems capability
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Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and technology
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Ability to identify where processes, costs or staffing structures can be improved
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A practical, hands‐on approach rather than purely corporate finance experience
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The Mindset
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We are looking for someone with a strong ownership mentality, commercial discipline and a genuine focus on improving the performance of the business.
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They should be prepared to challenge the way things have always been done and continually look for ways to make the business leaner, faster, smarter and more profitable.
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Location Requirement
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Applicants must be based on the Gold Coast or willing to permanently relocate to the Gold Coast.
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This is an on‐site position. The successful candidate will be expected to work within the dealerships, regularly engage with department managers and be actively involved in the day‐to‐day business.
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A competitive executive package is available for the right candidate:
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$180,000–$200,000 base salary + Commission + Company Vehicle
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Additional benefits include:
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Complimentary group fitness training with key managers across the group
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Free access to a private gym
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The Opportunity
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This is an opportunity for an experienced dealership Financial Controller, senior dealership accountant or automotive finance executive to step into a broader CFO position within an established multi-franchise automotive group.
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We are looking for someone who will do more than report the numbers.
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We want a CFO who will actively improve them.
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Only applicants with relevant automotive dealership accounting experience will be considered.
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Confidential Applications
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All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Chief Financial Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Pickering Automotive Group
📍 Gold Coast