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1 James Mullins Finance Director
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Contents Background and experiences Developing Cambria The FD role and business complexity Driving Cambria 2
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James Mullins – CV Manchester University, BA in Accounting and Finance Chartered Accountant (ACA) in 2001 Joint Insolvency Examination Board (JIEB) exams in 2005 8 years Grant Thornton in the automotive service team. Including Audit, CF, Restructuring, Secondment at FCE Cambria May 2007 to date 3
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Experiences and lessons learned Audit – learning the trade, entrepreneurs, development, controls Corporate Finance – business plans, cash flow modelling, raising finance, stakeholder management, advisory, due diligence, disposals, acquisitions, MBO’s Captive Finance house – secured lending, external stakeholders views on businesses, internal workings at OEM Restructuring – cashflow, cost reduction, banking covenants, options assessment Stakeholder advisory – managing agendas and personalities, presenting options and recommendations Accelerated M&A – value preservation, risk management, stakeholder management Insolvency – security structures and pecking order, technical requirements, mechanics of insolvency, risks of buying businesses from insolvency Growing and developing a business – Acquisition, Integration, Operation AIM listing - Equity markets, process and perspectives 4
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5 Developing Cambria
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27 Dealerships 42 Franchises 17 Brand partners 9 Acquisitions completed 6
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Our Strategy To establish geographic regions with Primary Manufacturer Brand Partners representing minimum of three, maximum of 10 locations with the exception of ultra luxury partners To grow organically through brand extension and self-financed acquisition to create a £1 billion turnover Group Regional structure with stand alone autonomous dealerships able to make locally based entrepreneurial decisions - no Head Office Each region to have the capacity to be developed into £200m turnover business in the medium term Balanced brand portfolio. Currently: Volume 55%; Premium and Luxury 40%; Motorcycle 5% 7
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Group development July 2006 – April 2013 8 Combined Losses pre acquisition c.£9.9m Total Invested in acquisitions at completion inc property £34.5m Total Goodwill paid £346k Total Share Capital raised £10.8m
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Buy-and-Build 9
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Buy-and-Build 11
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Buy-and-Build 12
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13 Driving Cambria
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Role of the FD Financial Control and reporting Risk Management Company Secretary LegalProperty ITHR Banking and financing relationships Board of Directors Business Development Shareholders Other stakeholders Professional Advisors
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Our Strategy To establish geographic regions with Primary Manufacturer Brand Partners representing minimum of three, maximum of 10 locations with the exception of ultra luxury partners To grow organically through brand extension and self-financed acquisition to create a £1 billion turnover Group Regional structure with stand alone autonomous dealerships able to make locally based entrepreneurial decisions - no Head Office Each region to have the capacity to be developed into £200m turnover business in the medium term Balanced brand portfolio. Currently: Volume 55%; Premium and Luxury 40%; Motorcycle 5% 15
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Complexity of the Business model – Maximising revenue streams New Car Sales Used Car Sales Finance and Insurance WarrantyServiceBodyshopParts RetailParts TradeFleet Sales Commercial Sales Motability
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Complexity of the Business model – Control of the Working Capital New Car Stock Used Car Stock Demonstrator Stock Finance Debtors Manufacturer Debtors Car Fleet Debtors Parts Stock Returns to supplier Parts Trade Debtors Service Warranty Debtors Service Fleet Debtors Bodyshop Debtors
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Complexity of the Business model – Complying with Regulation FSAHSE Trading Standards Employment Law
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Optimising the return – “The ingredients” Optimal Return An Entrepreneurial Leader Industry Leading Tools A Daily Framework Group Reporting Operational Reviews On-site Trading Reviews Changing Behaviour Communication
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The Cambria ‘Tool Box’ Sales Market TrackerI – ControlBCA Auction ViewC It NowCambria Web SitesPostcode trackerContact At OnceSocial MediaEnquiry BuilderGuest ConnectBDM VoiceF&I Internet TrackerCambria AcademyMarketing DeliveryGroup F&I Deals After-sales Cambria LCSEVHCBDM VoiceElectronic ClockingService Plans1 LinkGroup Supplier Deals
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Daily Processes
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Group Control - Local Contact Strategy TABLE REMOVED FOR CONFIDENTIALITY 23
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Group Control - Vehicles displayed on the web TABLE REMOVED FOR CONFIDENTIALITY 24
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Group Control - Enquiries 25 TABLE REMOVED FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
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Group Control - Sales DOC TABLE REMOVED FOR CONFIDENTIALITY 26
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Group Control - After-sales DOC 27 TABLE REMOVED FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
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Group Control - Vehicle Stock Control TABLE REMOVED FOR CONFIDENTIALITY 28
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Used car stock ROI Days in Stock prior to sale Gross profit per unit 1 to 30 days£894 31 to 60 days£707 61 to 90 days£258 Over 90 days(£78) Days in Stock prior to sale Annualised return on investment 1 to 30 days226% 31 to 60 days62% 61 to 90 days13% Over 90 days-2% Average dealer 85% ROI Top performing dealers 150% ROI Cambria Group 120% Features of best performers: Used cars = investment Plan for the life of the car in line with stocking matrix - ROI Speculative cars are restricted Stocking time limits adhered to Highest ROI cars <30 days in stock Under £5k Over 5 years old 29 Source: 2013 AM franchised dealer report
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Monthly Operations Reviews General Management Sales Management Service Management Parts Management Business Management Branch Financial Controllers
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On-site Operational Reviews
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Changing Behaviour – Pay Plans Pay Plans Sales Associates Technicians Service Front- end team Management
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Changing Behaviour - Measuring Technician Performance TABLE REMOVED FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
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Key Themes for developing the existing business – Playing the margins – Return on investment – Simple things every day “Aggregation of Marginal Gains” “...you can’t make a 100% improvement in 1 area but you can make a 1% improvement in 1000 areas...” 34
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8 potential steps to 2% aspiration 35 2% ROS
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Summary FD role is multi-faceted, have to be able to wear a number of hats Group growth has been delivered with structure albeit opportunistic Fire power available to continue adding single and multiple dealerships of varying size Controlling the business is a daily affair in order that it can be driven Aggregation of Marginal Gains mean that there are still opportunities for the enhancement of the existing business 36
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37 James Mullins Finance Director
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