Chief) Business Controller

About Harmony Auto

Harmony Auto, an automotive dealership partnered with BYD since 2023, specialises in the sale of new energy vehicles. We are committed to providing intelligent and green travel services, contributing to emissions reduction and sustainable development. We also aim to provide customers with high-quality travel experiences that promote harmony between humans and vehicles.

Position Title:

(Chief) Business Controller UK

Reports To:

UK Company Director

Contract Type:

Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027
(Renewable subject to business needs and performance)

Location:

United Kingdom National role with regular travel across multiple dealership locations

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

End-of-contract gratuity

Monthly performance-linked incentives

Annual performance-based incentives

Career development opportunities within a fast-growing international group

Role Overview

The Chief Business Controller UK will hold executive responsibility for the commercial, operational, and compliance performance of the UK business, covering Sales, Operations, Marketing, HR, After-Sales, Fleet Management, Local Finance, and FCA Compliance.

Reporting directly to the UK Company Director and Group Board, this position plays a pivotal role in scaling Harmony Auto s UK network from five to twenty branches and delivering BYD s national sales ambition of 100,000 vehicles.

For candidates with slightly less experience, the role may begin as Business Controller, with a structured progression pathway to Chief Business Controller upon demonstrated performance and leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Growth & Sales Leadership

• Drive and deliver UK sales and network-expansion targets with quarterly and annual milestones.
• Lead retail, fleet, and digital-sales strategies to capture market share and optimise profitability.
• Develop KPI dashboards to monitor and enhance branch and network performance.

2. Operations & Network Expansion

• Oversee daily dealership operations to ensure consistency in service quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead new-branch launch projects, including site selection, fit-out, staffing, vendor coordination, and system setup.
• Standardise operational processes and policies to support scalable and efficient growth.

3. Finance & Compliance

• Hold full P&L accountability and ensure robust financial governance across the network.
• Oversee budgeting, cost efficiency, headcount planning, and financial controls.
• Ensure strict compliance with FCA regulations, UK employment law, data protection, and other statutory requirements.
• Strengthen internal-control frameworks and uphold corporate-governance standards.

4. People & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing, multi-site leadership team with clear objectives and accountability.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, performance excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and succession strategies aligned with business expansion.

5. Marketing & Brand Development

• Collaborate with Marketing and OEM partners to execute impactful campaigns that enhance brand awareness and drive sales.
• Champion customer-experience initiatives to achieve top-quartile CSI/NPS results.
• Represent the brand in external forums, industry events, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a senior automotive retail executive with multi-site P&L responsibility.
• 8+ years leadership experience in UK automotive operations; EV or new-energy-vehicle experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of FCA compliance, UK employment law, and dealership financial management.
• Demonstrated success in rapid business growth, network expansion, and large-scale team leadership.
• Candidates with a strong track record in Compliance, Operations, or Business Control and exceptional leadership potential are encouraged to apply the company is open to appointing at Business Controller level with a defined pathway to Chief Business Controller.

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership with strategic foresight and operational discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of influencing at board and OEM levels.
• Proven ability to drive transformation, manage change, and inspire high performance.
• Financially and analytically astute; confident in data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style that develops talent and champions company values.

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to shape the growth trajectory of an emerging global automotive brand in the UK.
You will play a central role in scaling operations, building high-performing teams, and delivering sustainable growth in the electric-vehicle market with the backing of an ambitious international group and BYD s pioneering technology.

Internal Application

Permanent employees who wish to apply may do so on a voluntary basis and with full understanding of the contract type change.

If selected, the change from permanent to fixed-term status will be subject to mutual agreement and a signed contract variation, in accordance with ACAS best practice and the Company s internal transfer procedures.

The employee s continuous service and employment rights will be maintained throughout the assignment.