Finance Manager

Adecco; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Finance Manager in Crewe for a contract until the end of 2026. This role will involve managing high-value budgets and collaborating with key stakeholders, including VW Group, while contributing to strategic financial operations in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ICAS) with 3+ years PQE.
• Experience in commercial business environments and ambiguous settings.
• Proven stakeholder engagement up to Board level.

Responsibilities

• Controlling the Bentley Intercompany budget and R&D Overheads budget.
• Providing guidance on accounting principles and compliance.
• Engaging with Bentley and VW Group leadership to influence decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

Education

ACA or ICAS qualification

Job description

Job Role: Finance Manager

Location: Crewe (Hybrid 3 days on site)

Contract Length: Contract Until 31/12/2026

Pay Rate: 400 per day

Are you a qualified finance professional looking to make an impact within a prestigious global brand? In collaboration with Adecco, Bentley Motors-one of the most iconic names in the automotive industry-is seeking an Intercompany & Overheads Finance Manager to join their Finance team in Crewe on a contract until the end of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of high-value budgets, collaborate with VW Group stakeholders, and contribute to strategic financial operations in a hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Controlling the total Bentley Intercompany budget, working closely with internal Bentley and external VW group colleagues, ensuring transparency of information and inputs into budgets, forecasts and business forums
• Controlling the Bentley R&D Overheads budget
• Coordinating the budget and planning process for intercompany & R&D overhead expenditures in total
• Managing and controlling any respective business wide efficiency or improvement programmes, providing guidance and transparency of output
• Being the main point of contact for all intercompany related matters within VW Group, especially around platform and module cost allocations, and transfer pricing
• Being the main point of contact for intercompany budget reporting and planning matters to AUDI Group
• Being recognised as an SME, providing guidance to ensure accounting principles have been adhered to and ensuring company compliance with internal and external audits, and all intercompany guidelines
• Engaging with Bentley and VW Group leadership teams to influence business decisions, manage risk and highlight conflicts

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ICAS) with 3+ years PQE.
• Experience operating within ambiguous environments, building and establishing processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to challenge and influence effectively
• Experience engaging with and presenting to stakeholders up to Board level
• Strong analytical skills and experience producing comprehensive analysis to support decision making, including identifying risks and opportunities
• Experience working in a commercial business

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.