We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to support our F1 Car Programme. This role will be responsible for supporting the current year car programme through its various phases including build, maintenance and upgrades providing analysis, insight and support for financial decision making.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will:
- Support, influence and challenge the current year F1 car programme as a key contributor and collaborator.
- Identify financial opportunities and risks by integrating into and having a good understanding of the strategic objectives, people and processes in these areas.
- Work together with the Programme Director and other stakeholders in the preparation and review of budgets, rolling forecasts, upgrade appraisals and post-race reviews.
- Optimise the value of spend restricted by the Financial Regulations by working with Cost Analysts and Engineers to understand the cost of car parts/assemblies and the correlation with performance.
- Optimise the cost of parts by supporting Planning and Manufacturing with make versus buy analysis and help drive efficiency improvement projects.
- Support Procurement with supplier selection and contract negotiations.
- Provide training and support to stakeholders to enhance their financial acumen and understanding.
- Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis including attrition forecasting and tracking.
- Provide meaningful financial reporting specifications for areas of responsibility and support with stakeholder understanding of these reports.
- Track and report KPIs to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure quality of data within finance systems including developing controls where necessary.
- Stay updated on industry specific developments and identify opportunities to enhance existing processes.
Company Description
114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors’ Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique character, combined with a deep passion for racing and future-oriented thinking, has created the very essence of our company.
Our mission is to win races and, in doing so, establish an authentic racing and lifestyle brand. Pure efficiency and the determination to win are key components of our company’s DNA and its overriding purpose. And it’s not only about being victorious on the racetrack. It is the essential mindset to remain competitive and to achieve success in everything we do.
It follows therefore that Williams' world class people are its most important asset. Our team operates at a high standard to ensure success.
Our commitment to support the next generation of innovators and winners, gives us the opportunity to be ready for every challenge we face. Together we are successful. Together we win. We are Williams.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience working as a business partner
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different departments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Experience of manufacturing and engineering environment is essential
- Able to communicate financial matters to the business with clarity and transparency
- Experience working under pressure and managing competing demands
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to provide examples where the status quo has been challenged and the positive impact or outcome on the business in a manufacturing environment
- Ownership for identifying and providing solutions for financial issues
- Able to demonstrate examples of leading on cost reduction initiatives and their success
- Enjoys working both autonomously and as part of a team
- Willingness to use latest business intelligence tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI) to interrogate data, problem solve and provide recommendations
- Tenacious, reliable and flexible attitude to work
Additional Information
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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
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