Finance Jobs within the motor trade?

[Daston]

Hey guys,

Was doing a bit of soul searching the other day and was trying to think about what I would like to do in say 10 years time when I am 39/40.

I am currently working towards being a certified accountant and currently work for the local govenment, whilst its an interesting job I can't say its a passion.

This got me thinking, I love cars and would love to work with a manufacturer or dealership but my skill set is really only finance (unless I get a massive boost in funding and become a race car driver lol).

What sort of finance posts come up in dealerships/manufacturers? Are they well paid? Or is it mostly outsorced to accounting firms?

[Pommygranite]

Working for a car garage, unless its Romans or similar will ruin any passion you have in cars as its just turns them into products/sales units.

[Lostprophet]

I agree with the above. It's going to zapp your energy and bored you to tears.

[Phunk]

Depends on the size of the company, the larger the company the more varied roles that are available.

I know that we have our own ACCA Platinum Approved training scheme. We have franchise accountants, group accountants, branch accountants and accounts assistants.

Edited by Phunk on Wednesday 16th October 15:25

[Frik]

There's loads of options. Have a browse of the some of the manufacturers careers pages along with some of the dealership groups.

[valais]

If you want fun, get into the big 4 or venture capital - and fund a car habit...

[GWC]

Here's a good example.

http://www.jardinemotors.co.uk/careers/473/

[161BMW]

I am also in a similar position albeit an actuary. I too would love to work with cars as is my passion and am similar age wise to OP. Does main dealer car sales or main dealer techs do they earn a lot of money ? What sort of pay bracket are they and how long is the training ? I been thinking of all sorts of options of late.

[valais]

If you are into cars, and like accounting, go to someone like JLR... awesome company car policy...