Finance Director

United Autosports; Derby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Autosports is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial strategy and operations in a fast-paced endurance racing context. The role encompasses driving financial performance, ensuring robust governance, and enhancing visibility across the business. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of complex financial structures and the capacity to influence global operations. If you are a strategic thinker with a track record in finance leadership, join a team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership.
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Track record of developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and control.
• Provide strategic insight to leadership.
• Ensure financial governance and compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Reports To

Managing Director

Department

Finance

United Autosports - A bit about us

At United Autosports, were proud to be one of the most respected names in global endurance racing. We run competitive programmes across Historics, WEC, ELMS, IMSA and the McLaren Hypercar project, and behind every result is a huge team effort. We care about doing things properlyon and off the trackand that means high standards, great people, and a shared commitment to pushing forward every day. Whether someones hands-on with the car or working quietly in the background, every role here really does matter.

Finance What We Do

Finance touches every part of the business, and while a lot of the work happens behind the scenes, its essential to how we operate. From making sure people and suppliers are paid, to tracking costs and supporting big decisions, the finance team keeps us accountable and in control. We're building a team that not only gets the numbers right, but also helps shape how we grow, invest, and improve. The team is evolvingand this is a great time to help shape what comes next.

Finance What We Look For

We want people who care about getting the detail rightbut who can also see the bigger picture. If you're someone who takes ownership, spots issues before they become problems, and can balance numbers with peopleyoull do well here. Were moving towards a more forward-thinking, insight-driven finance team, so we value curiosity, confidence, and the ability to work well with others (not just within finance). You dont need to know everythingjust be sharp, proactive, and willing to grow.

Desired experience

We are looking for a commercially astute, strategically minded finance leader with 10-15+ years of progressive experience across complex, fast-paced environments. Youll need to bring more than technical accuracy this role demands someone who can see the bigger picture, influence it, and help shape what comes next for the business.

Youll have a track record of driving financial performance, supporting leadership teams with clear insight, and building high-functioning finance teams that go beyond reporting to add real value. Youll be confident managing global financial operations with experience handling multiple currencies (particularly EUR and USD), cross-border banking, and navigating international VAT regimes. A deep understanding of multi-entity structures, intercompany processes, and the operational realities of delivering programmes across jurisdictions is critical. Experience of the Motorsport, Endurance racing specifically is preferential.

Overall Purpose Of The Role

The Finance Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, driving commercial decision-making, and enhancing financial visibility across the business to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, ensuring effective financial planning, reporting, and control.
• Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial insight to the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure financial governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Lead, develop, and support the finance team.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Act as a key contributor to commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Making payments where required
  
  

You will be the main point of contact for our banks and be accountable for authorising all payments.

Experience And Skills Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Track record of developing high-performing finance teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical accounting and financial control knowledge.
  
  

Cultural Expectations

• Demonstrate United Autosports values of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Promote clear communication, professionalism, and integrity.
• Build positive, trusted relationships across the business.
  
  

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