Finance Business Partner

Arden White; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden White is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Controller) in Brixworth for an initial 12-month contract. This role supports the Advanced Technology division in Automotive and Motorsport R&D, focusing on sustainable road cars. Responsibilities include analyzing project costs, producing financial models, and supporting UK Government Grant funding applications. Ideal candidates will have management accounting experience, strong financial analysis skills, and be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified. Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Power BI is also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience post-qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Management Accounting.
• Experience in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Advanced Technology division focusing on Automotive and Motorsport R&D projects.
• Report key financial information to stakeholders for informed decisions.
• Ensure all project costs are controlled and reported.
• Develop complex data models and deliver forecasts.

Skills

Effective communication with stakeholders

Time management

Excellent presentation skills

Analysing large volumes of financial data

Automation of reporting processes

Effective problem-solving skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ICAS qualified

Academic background in a numerate, economic or business-based subject

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Finance Business Partner (Controller) – Brixworth, Northamptonshire – F1 / Motorsport

This amazing initial 12 month contract for a Finance Business Partner supports our Advanced Technology division, focusing on Automotive and Motorsport R&D Projects that support the Group’s movement toward more sustainable road cars.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise and skills with a world‑leading Formula 1 business in Northamptonshire.

We need this person to:

• Work within our client’s Advanced Technology division, focusing on Automotive and Motorsport R&D Projects that support the Group’s movement toward more sustainable road cars.
• Report key financial information to internal stakeholders to allow them to make informed business decisions.
• Finance business partner for the Advanced Technology division, working with engineering and operational stakeholders (internally referred to as Controller).
• Ensure all project costs are controlled and reported.
• Provide full costings for potential new projects to support the quotation process and external funding requirements.
• Support UK Government Grant funding applications and submissions, seeking new opportunities for additional funding to maximise profitability.
• Develop complex data models using software such as Alteryx, Power Query and Power BI, delivering weekly forecasts and accurate insights into project cost variances.
• Work closely with Project Leaders on resource planning and costing, ensuring all projects stay within their headcount budgets and resources are used effectively across all projects.

We need you to be skilled at:

• Effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Time management, especially when managing a variety of topics in parallel.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to present complex information to senior level stakeholders in a compelling and concise manner.
• Analysing and interpreting large volumes of financial data.
• Automation and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Building and costing business cases.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.

You will need to have experience of:

• Being analytical in cost control.
• Management accounting, including budget setting and forecasting.
• A fast‑paced working environment.
• A manufacturing background / Engineering R&D (preferable).

You will also need to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Managing a monthly / weekly forecast and associated reporting requirements.
• Costing various scenarios, analysing variances and presenting information (written and verbal) to senior stakeholders.
• Understanding complex financial scenarios and modelling them accordingly.
• Providing financial information in a fast‑paced environment.
• Continuous improvement, automating processes to increase transparency and efficiency.
• Experience of SAP, excellent Excel / Power Query skills, Power BI.

You will need to be qualified in:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ICAS qualified (part‑qualified considered by exception).
• Academic background in a numerate, economic or business‑based subject.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience post‑qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Management Accounting.

Applications

Please apply with an updated CV and details of your current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission.

No sponsorship available.

Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments due to disability or long‑term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.