Product Manager, Pinewood.AI
Accounting & Finance
Offers bonus scheme
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Office located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Automotive intelligence platform
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Automotive intelligence platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
Offers bonus scheme
More information about location
Office located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
201-500 employees
Company mission
To combine AI and data to unlock customer value and accelerate sustainable, profitable growth by streamlining operations and increasing the speed and quality of decision-making.
Role
Who you are
- Strong experience and knowledge of accounting within an automotive retail or dealership environment, with a good understanding of dealership accounting processes, systems, and financial workflows
- We’re open to candidates from different professional backgrounds. You may already be a Product Manager, Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar, or you may be an experienced automotive accounting professional looking to move into a product-focused role
- Strong understanding of accounting processes such as general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliation, financial reporting, transaction processing, and month-end activities
- Knowledge of US accounting requirements and financial controls, including familiarity with US GAAP and the accounting and tax considerations that affect automotive retailers
- A strong understanding of how dealership accounting requirements translate into systems, processes, and day-to-day user workflows
- Experience working with software development teams, technology projects, or within a SaaS environment would be advantageous, but is not essential for candidates bringing strong automotive accounting and systems expertise
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to assess priorities based on customer needs, business value, risk, and operational impact
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting requirements clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of dealership management systems, accounting software, sales tax, payment processing, financial integrations, or relevant regulatory and compliance requirements would be advantageous
What the job involves
- Pinewood.AI is seeking a driven, collaborative, and commercially minded Product Manager to lead the development of our Accounting functionality within our Automotive Intelligence Platform
- This is a key role within our Product Team, focused on building smart, integrated solutions that help automotive retailers improve financial control, operational efficiency, compliance, and profitability
- As part of the team shaping the future of our platform, you’ll work closely with Project Delivery Managers, Developers, Support, Account Management, and commercial teams to translate dealership needs, accounting requirements, and market opportunities into impactful software features
- You’ll become the go-to subject matter expert for your product area, helping shape the roadmap, prioritise development, and communicate the value of what we build both internally and externally
- We’re open to people who have taken different routes into product
- You might already be an experienced Product Manager or Product Owner with knowledge of automotive accounting, or you could be an experienced dealership accounting or finance professional with strong systems knowledge who is interested in moving into a product-focused role
- What matters is a strong understanding of dealership accounting, an aptitude for technology, and the ability to turn real-world customer problems into practical solutions
- Own and develop the product vision and roadmap for Accounting functionality, aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and the requirements of the North American automotive retail market
- Build deep expertise in dealership accounting workflows and act as a subject matter expert for your product area across the business
- Work with Project Delivery Managers and Developers to define, refine, and prioritise deliverables using clear user stories and acceptance criteria
- Collaborate with Account Management and Partner Support teams to gather feedback, understand dealership needs, identify opportunities, and resolve product issues
- Translate accounting requirements, customer feedback, market insight, and relevant regulatory change into clear and practical product requirements
- Own and maintain a prioritised feature backlog, balancing customer value, commercial impact, financial and regulatory requirements, risk, and technical considerations
- Sign off new functionality and ensure high-quality releases that deliver clear value for customers
- Engage with technical teams to provide context and direction on functionality, ensuring solutions meet requirements and are technically feasible
- Represent your product area in customer, partner, and manufacturer discussions, gathering market insight and communicating our product direction and value
- Act as an internal champion for your product, communicating progress, releases, and product value while using customer feedback and product performance to drive continuous improvement
Our take
Pinewood.AI is an Automotive Intelligence Platform tailored for car retailers and manufacturers (OEMs), helping them drive growth and profitability across every area of their operations. Essentially, it functions like a modern Dealership Management System (DMS) but more powerful, combining sales, service, accounting, customer engagement, and business intelligence in one system.
The platform stands out by leveraging real-time data and AI to give users visibility and insight into everything that happens at a dealership. It also supports OEMS by allowing tight integration between manufacturers and their retail networks, so that manufacturers can maintain a consistent, data-driven customer experience across markets.
Pinewood has also experienced significant momentum recently, with its H1 FY25 revenue rising by 21.7% to £19.6M, driven largely by recurring spending from existing clients and the integration of its Seez AI solution. Gross profit also climbed 17.2%, and its underlying EBITDA reached £7.9M, a testament to both growth and operational leverage. With this strong momentum, the company has even bigger targets for the years to come.
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Leadership
Bill Berman
(CEO)Prior to joining Pinewood in 2019 as CEO, Bill spent nearly 6 years at Pendragon as CEO/Chairman of the Board. He also spent over 20 years at AutoNation in a number of roles, including President and COO.
Ollie Mann
(CFO)Prior to joining Pinewood in 2024 as CFO, Ollie spent 18 years at Pendragon, joining as an Assistant Group Financial Officer before working his way up to Director of Group Finance.
Kim Costello
(CMO)Prior to joining Pinewood, Kim spent 4 years at Pendragon as CMO/CCO. She also spent 6 years at AutoNation in Marketing, Communication & Operations and 3 years at the Miami Dolphins as a Direct Report to CEO/Ownership.
Steve Meadows
(CCO)Steve joined Pinewood in 1997, initially leading the implementation of large dealer group systems. Prior to this, he spent 5 years at Dana Distribution UK in various roles.
Kieran Kelly
(CTO)Kieran joined Pinewood in 2001 as a Technical Architect, he then moved into the role of Technical Director in 2016 and CTO in 2024. Prior to Pinewood, he was a Software Developer at Milk Design.
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