Donna Moore
Swainby,Northallerton
Summary
Management accountant with extensive experience in the motor trade, demonstrating strong leadership and deep financial expertise. Proficient in Kerridge (ADP) and Pinnacle, with a proven ability to produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Focused on cash flow management and precise monthly reporting, fostering strong relationships across all organizational levels. Experienced in multi-franchise, multi-site environments and major system migrations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CMA Management Accountant
Lookers Motor Group/S Jennings Ltd
2000.01 - 2026.04
- Held full financial responsibility for multiple large multi brand dealerships including CV and Fleet departments managing teams of up to 14 staff.
- Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts to strict deadlines inclusive of P&L statement, fully reconciled balance sheet and led annual budgeting process.
- Held monthly meetings, reviewing monthly accounts, KPIs, forecasts, and performance trends.
- Production of variance analysis commentaries on gross profit, sales, cost of sales, actuals vs budget
- Responsible for cash flow forecasting, stock control, asset management, VAT, and statutory compliance.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Part of implementation team leading the business through a major DMS change (Kalamazoo to Pinewood)
Service/Bodyshop advisor/F&I sales/Accounts assistant/Assistant Accountant
S Jennings Ltd/Selwood Garages
1991.05 - 1999.12
- Started working career as Service/Bodyshop advisor including warranty administration gaining experience and knowledge of aftersales departments and practices.
- Moved into sales as an F&I sales executive when finance became digital selling finance and insurance products.
- Moved into accounts as creditor controller eventually learning all aspects of accounts before becoming an Assistant Accountant and then Dealership Accountant.
Education
GCSEs - Maths English, Combined Science, IT, Geography, PE, French
Boldon Comprehensive
Boldon 1986.09 - 1991.05
Skills
- Dealership and multi-site management
- KPI forecasting and performance management
- Cash flow projection
- Budget planning
- VAT return preparation
- Team leadership and mentoring
- OEM and group compliance
- Change management and system implementation
- Composite reporting
- Keyloop, Pinewood, and Excel (advanced)
Timeline
CMA Management Accountant
Lookers Motor Group/S Jennings Ltd
2000.01 - 2026.04
Service/Bodyshop advisor/F&I sales/Accounts assistant/Assistant Accountant
S Jennings Ltd/Selwood Garages
1991.05 - 1999.12
GCSEs - Maths English, Combined Science, IT, Geography, PE, French
Boldon Comprehensive
1986.09 - 1991.05