Finance Analyst (Operations & Racing)

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous time off

Career development

Job summary

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a Finance Analyst to support Operations and Race Team functions with financial analysis, performance tracking and strategic decision making. You will partner with design, manufacturing and racing teams to deliver insights that boost efficiency, value and competitive advantage on and off the track.

Key duties include building detailed financial models, supporting annual plans and forecasts, analysing cost drivers such as R&D, logistics and travel, and

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or proven finance experience.
• Strong analytical modelling skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and project cost tracking.
• Interest in Power BI/Power Query or similar data tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for investment decisions, planning and scenario analysis.
• Partner with Operations and Race Team budget holders to prepare annual plans, rolling forecasts and post-race reviews.
• Translate financial trends into insights to support strategic decisions.
• Optimise spend within Financial Regulations and lead cost-cap initiatives.
• Prepare monthly performance reports, KPI analyses and track cost drivers (R&D, logistics, travel, manufacturing).
• Ensure data quality and improve reporting, processes and controls across Finance.
• Drive finance transformation and automation while staying current with industry developments.

Skills

Analytical modelling

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Initiative

Budgeting & forecasting

Working under pressure

Education

Part-qualified finance (CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

The Finance Analyst for our Operations and Race Team functions will be driven and detail-oriented, supporting insightful financial analysis, performance tracking and strategic decision making. Working closely with the teams responsible for designing, manufacturing and racing the car, you will deliver commercial insights that drive efficiency, value and competitive advantage - both on and off the track.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial, analytical and business partnering activities within a fast-paced F1 Team environment, providing opportunities to develop and grow a successful career in Finance.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships, acting as an embedded finance partner to operational teams to understand strategic objectives, identify financial opportunities and risks, and collaboratively solve problems
• Enhance stakeholders' financial acumen and provide financial insight to support effective operational and strategic decision making
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to support investment decisions, operational planning, scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis
• Partner with Operations and Race Team budget holders to prepare and review annual operating plans, budgets, rolling forecasts, upgrade appraisals and post-race reviews
• Translate financial trends and analysis into actionable insights, working with Financial Controlling to analyse revenue, costs and performance against budget
• Optimise spend within Financial Regulations and lead cost-cap optimisation initiatives, challenging the status quo to maximise value and drive competitive advantage
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports, variance analysis and financial KPIs, tracking key cost drivers including R&D, logistics, race travel, manufacturing and other operational costs
• Ensure data quality within finance systems and collaborate across Finance to improve reporting, processes and controls
• Drive continuous improvement through finance transformation, reporting enhancements and automation, while staying abreast of industry and finance developments to identify opportunities for improvement

Closing Date: Friday 28thAugust 2026

Fueled by bold ambition.

The Finance Analyst for our Operations and Race Team functions will be driven and detail-oriented, supporting insightful financial analysis, performance tracking and strategic decision making. Working closely with the teams responsible for designing, manufacturing and racing the car, you will deliver commercial insights that drive efficiency, value and competitive advantage - both on and off the track.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial, analytical and business partnering activities within a fast-paced F1 Team environment, providing opportunities to develop and grow a successful career in Finance.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships, acting as an embedded finance partner to operational teams to understand strategic objectives, identify financial opportunities and risks, and collaboratively solve problems
• Enhance stakeholders' financial acumen and provide financial insight to support effective operational and strategic decision making
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to support investment decisions, operational planning, scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis
• Partner with Operations and Race Team budget holders to prepare and review annual operating plans, budgets, rolling forecasts, upgrade appraisals and post-race reviews
• Translate financial trends and analysis into actionable insights, working with Financial Controlling to analyse revenue, costs and performance against budget
• Optimise spend within Financial Regulations and lead cost-cap optimisation initiatives, challenging the status quo to maximise value and drive competitive advantage
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports, variance analysis and financial KPIs, tracking key cost drivers including R&D, logistics, race travel, manufacturing and other operational costs
• Ensure data quality within finance systems and collaborate across Finance to improve reporting, processes and controls
• Drive continuous improvement through finance transformation, reporting enhancements and automation, while staying abreast of industry and finance developments to identify opportunities for improvement

Requirements

What do we need from you?

• Part-qualified or proven finance experience
• Strong analytical modelling skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge, influence, and support non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrates initiative and curiosity, proactively seeking out opportunities, issues and insights without requiring detailed direction
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and project cost tracking
• Experience with, or an interest in, Power BI, Power Query or other data transformation and visualisation tools is desirable
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting
• Tenacious, reliable and flexible attitude to work
• Experience of manufacturing and engineering environment is desirable but not essential

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1 Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.