Job Description

The company:

Williams\xe2\x80\x99 core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world\'s leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.

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.

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.

Required Skills

At least 3 years experience within Finance including at least 1 year 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

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

Willingness to use latest business intelligence tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI) to interrogate data, problem solve and provide recommendations

Application Closing Date: All applications must be received by 30th September 2023

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.

Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments

Williams Racing