Senior Finance Analyst - Transformation

MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive performance company in Woking seeks a Finance Transformation Senior Analyst to drive strategic change initiatives. The role includes executing finance transformation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing data analysis tools to support decision-making. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in finance functions and exposure to ERP systems. Competitive benefits package offered, including career development and enhanced pension schemes.

Benefits

Structured career development framework

25 days' holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical opportunities

Lifestyle benefits

Generous parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in finance transformation or process improvement.
• Understanding core finance operations and processes.
• Exposure to ERP systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing finance transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to alignment of finance processes across entities.
• Support process mapping and propose improvements.
• Prepare business cases, presentations, and reports.
• Conduct data analysis and build dashboards.
• Assist in testing and implementation of new systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

What to Expect

As Finance Transformation Senior Analyst, you will support the delivery of strategic change initiatives across the finance function. Working under the guidance of the Finance Transformation Manager, you will contribute to projects that improve the efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of finance operations, with a particular focus on digitalisation, process optimisation, and supporting integration across the newly combined McLaren Group.

This role offers a hands‑on opportunity to develop your analytical, technical, and project support skills while gaining exposure to transformation programmes that shape the future of finance. You will work closely with finance teams and cross‑functional stakeholders to help identify improvement opportunities, support implementation activities, and contribute to the evolution of the finance operating model.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the execution of finance transformation initiatives, supporting the Finance Transformation Manager with project planning, coordination, and delivery. This includes preparing project documentation, tracking progress, and helping to ensure milestones are met.
• Contribute to integration efforts across the McLaren Group, helping to align finance processes, systems, and reporting structures across multiple entities. Support data gathering, process harmonisation, and documentation to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Support process mapping and analysis, working with stakeholders to document current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements. Use tools such as Visio to visualise processes and support redesign efforts.
• Help prepare business cases, presentations, and reports, synthesising data and insights to support decision‑making. Assist in creating materials for project updates, steering committees, and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct data analysis to support transformation objectives, including identifying trends, measuring performance, and tracking benefits realisation. Use Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to build dashboards and visualisations.
• Assist in testing and implementation of new systems or process changes, including preparing test scripts, conducting user acceptance testing (UAT), and supporting end‑user training and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation, including action logs, risk registers, and status reports. Ensure governance standards are followed and documentation is accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and other business functions to gather requirements, support workshops, and ensure alignment across departments. Act as a liaison between technical teams and finance users to support successful delivery.
• Contribute to change management activities, helping to develop training materials, communications, and feedback mechanisms that support adoption of new processes and systems. Participate in stakeholder engagement efforts to build awareness and readiness.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, conducting research and sharing insights that may inform future transformation opportunities. Support benchmarking and best practice reviews.
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, actively contributing ideas and feedback to enhance finance operations. Encourage the use of digital tools and new ways of working to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What You'll Bring

• Experience supporting finance transformation, process improvement, or systems implementation within a finance function.
• Good understanding of core finance operations and processes (e.g. P2P, O2C, R2R), and familiarity with financial controls.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience working on cross‑functional projects, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, IT, and other business areas.
• Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools, with the ability to build reports and dashboards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and professionally.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Analytical and detail‑oriented – able to work with complex data and processes, ensuring accuracy and quality in all outputs.
• Proactive and self‑motivated – takes ownership of tasks and seeks opportunities to add value without needing close supervision.
• Effective communicator – able to present ideas clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally, to a range of stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented – works well with others, contributing positively to team dynamics and cross‑functional projects.
• Adaptable and resilient – comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and able to adjust to changing priorities.
• Curious and improvement‑focused – keen to learn, explore new technologies, and suggest better ways of working.
• Commercially aware – understands how finance supports broader business objectives and contributes to organisational success.
• Organised and dependable – able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, with a structured and reliable approach.
• Professional and trustworthy – demonstrates integrity, discretion, and accountability in all interactions and responsibilities.

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide‑ranging benefits package, which includes:

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don't simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath‑taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.