Finance Manager Intercompany & Overheads

Protalent; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive brand in the UK is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee intercompany and R&D overheads budgets. This hybrid role offers a chance to influence key financial decisions and work in a supportive team culture. Candidates must be ACA or ICAS qualified with strong accounting and interpersonal skills. The position comes with a flexible working arrangement and a competitive contract until December 2026.

Benefits

Flexitime available

Long-term opportunity

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in a finance role.
• Background in audit with exposure to commercial environments.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the control of intercompany and R&D overheads budgets.
• Act as point of contact for transfer pricing and cost allocation.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and business planning processes.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Forecasting expertise

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

ACA or ICAS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Manager, Intercompany & Overheads

Location: Hybrid - 2 days onsite (flexible to 1 day long-term)

Contract: Until 31st December 2026 (with strong extension potential)

Hours: 37 per week | Flexitime available

An exclusive opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most prestigious automotive brands in a high-impact, senior finance role.

We're seeking a commercially astute, fully qualified Finance Manager (ACA/ICAS) to take ownership of intercompany transactions and R&D overheads - one of the largest functional budgets in the business. You'll act as the key finance contact for both internal senior stakeholders and external VW Group entities, driving financial control, transparency, and strategic decision-making at the highest level.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the end-to-end control of the intercompany and R&D overheads budgets
• Acting as the main point of contact for transfer pricing and cost allocation across the VW Group
• Managing budgets, forecasts, and business planning processes
• Providing insight and guidance to business leaders and group finance teams
• Supporting efficiency and improvement programmes across the finance function
• Ensuring full compliance with audit and accounting principles
• Presenting to stakeholders across Bentley, VW Group, and Audi

What we're looking for:

• ACA or ICAS qualified, with 3+ years post-qualification experience
• Background in audit and subsequent exposure to industry/commercial environments
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and forecasting/budgeting expertise
• Excellent interpersonal skills - confident communicator, comfortable challenging and influencing
• Able to simplify complex financial data and present clearly to senior stakeholders
• SAP experience beneficial

Why join:

• Work with one of the most admired luxury automotive brands in the world
• Influence high-value decisions with exposure across a global group
• Flexibility, long-term opportunity, and a supportive team culture
• Be part of a high-calibre finance team and contribute to exciting strategic projects

CVs are being reviewed quickly and interviews will be held within a week of shortlist approval.

Apply now in confidence.