Finance Manager - Car Manufacturing
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Finance Manager – Car Manufacturing to join our Finance team in a high-performance motorsport environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance – Operations, this role will act as a strategic business partner to operational leaders, delivering financial insight, cost control, and performance analysis across car manufacturing and development activities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced engineering organisation, supporting operational excellence, driving cost optimisation, and contributing to the ongoing pursuit of championship success.
- Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgeting, and variance analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Provide detailed cost analysis of car manufacturing, including material spend, labour utilisation, inventory valuation, and production efficiency.
- Develop robust financial models to support Make vs Buy decisions, investment appraisals, ROI analysis, and post-implementation reviews.
- Lead inventory costing, accounting, reconciliation, and controls, driving reductions in aged, excess, and obsolete stock.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements across manufacturing and production activities.
- Support ERP/MRP system implementation and continuous improvement from an Operational Finance perspective.
- Ensure accurate, system-driven Bill of Materials (BOM) costing at part and assembly level in collaboration with Engineering and Cost Control teams.
- Monitor operational KPIs, project milestones, and cost drivers to improve planning accuracy and financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with FIA Financial Regulations, internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies.
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience.
- Significant Finance Business Partnering experience within manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or motorsport environments.
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting, stock processes, and operational finance controls.
- Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with strong proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level.
- Strong commercial awareness with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high standards of accuracy and accountability.
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.