Operations and Finance Manager (Electric Automobile) at Dunn & Braxton

Job Summary:


This role combines hands-on financial management with end-to-end operational execution, ensuring the company builds strong internal controls, reliable reporting structures, disciplined cost management, and efficient operational processes to support rapid EV fleet expansion and revenue growth.
The position is intentionally structured as a leadership pipeline role, with performance-based progression into either CFO or COO.


Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Governance


Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and expenditure control across business units.
Establish strong internal controls, audit readiness, and financial compliance processes.
Oversee bookkeeping accuracy, financial reporting, and statutory/tax compliance.
Produce monthly management accounts, board reports, and performance dashboards.
Track unit economics across EV sales, fleet operations, and charging infrastructure.
Support capital planning, funding readiness, and investor reporting as the company scales.


Operations & Business Execution


Coordinate cross-functional execution across fleet operations, logistics, technology, HR, and training programs.
Build scalable workflows, SOPs, dashboards, and operational reporting structures.
Monitor operational KPIs including:

I. Fleet utilisation
II. Driver performance
III. Charging efficiency
IV. Revenue per vehicle
V. Cost optimisation
VI. Support expansion from early-stage operations toward multi-site, high-volume fleet scale.




​​​​​​​Administrative & Corporate Management


Oversee company-wide administrative systems, documentation, and compliance records.
Manage facilities, procurement controls, vendor coordination, and office governance.
Ensure strong information flow, documentation discipline, and process standardisation.
Support HR administration, onboarding processes, and organisational culture alignment.


​​​​​​​Ride-Hailing & Fleet Contract Oversight


Supervise onboarding of drivers and vehicles under partner ride-hailing programs.
Monitor contract compliance, daily fleet reporting, and payment validation.
Track operational and financial performance of ride-hailing partnerships.


​​​​​​​Technology, Data & Systems Discipline


Drive full adoption of Zoho-based operational and financial systems.
Ensure data integrity, real-time reporting, and system-first process execution.
Design executive dashboards and analytics for decision-making.


​​​​​​​EV Training Program & Scale Infrastructure


Provide financial and operational oversight for EV mechanic and charging training initiatives.
Track program costs, outcomes, partner coordination, and reporting metrics.
Support infrastructure planning for charging hubs, operational bases, and fleet growth.
The role will be focused also on ensuring that our Zoho Implementation is executed across the company.


Qualifications & Experience


Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.


​​​​​​​Professional Experience


6 - 12 years of experience spanning finance, operations, administration, or business management.


Experience within:


Mobility, logistics, fleet, automotive, energy, or technology-enabled operations
Structured SME, manufacturing, or fast-growing start-up environments
Proven track record in financial control, operational scale, and cross-functional leadership.
Strong working knowledge of ERP/CRM systems, preferably Zoho, alongside advanced Excel modelling and management reporting capabilities.


Core Competencies


Strong financial acumen and commercial judgment
Operational discipline and process-building capability
Data-driven decision making and dashboard reporting
Leadership presence with high ownership and accountability
Ability to thrive in fast-scaling, execution-intensive environments
Integrity, structure, and resilience