OPENLANE Europe
Senior Finance Manager
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OPENLANE UK is the UK branch of OPENLANE Europe, founded in Belgium in 2004 with offices across 5 European countries (Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, France). After being acquired by OPENLANE USA—a global leader in remarketing and vehicle technology solutions—we became part of a broader group dedicated to "making used car wholesale easy", delivering operational excellence to our valued customers.
About OPENLANE UK
We are a rapidly growing and dynamic organisation where pride, ownership, and results matter. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, inclusivity, and the principle of "family and results-driven"—it’s a place where internal mobility and flexibility allow people to thrive.
**The Role: Financial Manager, Stellantis (Vauxhall/Fiat Chrysler Automobiles/PCD)
This key financial role will manage **OPENLANE UK’s financial relationship with Stellantis (parent company of Vauxhall, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Peugeot, Citroën, and DS (PCD)), leading the finance function and supporting senior management in financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance team and ensure daily operational excellence in financial operations
- Manage client relationships with Stellantis, ensuring short, accurate responses to client requests
- Demonstrate ownership of financial processes, including:
- Production of accurate management accounts
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Ad-hoc reporting and KPI tracking
- Ensure compliance with contractual and external regulatory requirements
- Continuously drive business process improvements and efficiency through technological solutions
- Prioritise financial integrity while navigating a client-driven, high-demand environment
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Why This Role Excites Us
- Work with a major automotive client, influencing key business decisions
- Grow alongside a fast-expanding organisation
- Combine financial leadership, stakeholder management, and operational innovation
Requirements
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Qualified CIMA or ACCA accountant with at least 3 years’ experience in team leadership
- Sharp attention to detail with strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Professional integrity, autonomy, and discretion—ability to adapt to high-pressure client demands
- Exceptional verbal & written communication for diverse stakeholders
- Proactive mentality to challenge existing processes and document improvements
- Advanced Excel proficiency (data modelling, analysis)
- Strong time and workload management in a client-focused environment
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Nice to Have
✔ Experience with Dynamics NAV or Business Central (not mandatory) ✔ SQL reporting experience
Benefits
Our benefits package reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive, dynamic, and equally rewardable workplace:
- Competitive salary based on role, experience, skills, fairness
- Annual company bonus
- Comprehensive benefits tailored to the country of employment
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- (Certain roles) Occasional remote work (up to 2 workdays per week)
- Investment in learning & development
- Opportunity to work in a global, innovative team
Are You the Right Fit?
Are you motivated by financial excellence in a disruptive industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, customer-focused culture where results and a can-do mindset drive success?
If yes, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Today Send your CV and a cover letter via [insert application link] and join the OPENLANE team. We guarantee equal opportunity, diversity, and an inclusive work environment.
All recruitment interviews will be conducted in English.
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