Senior Financial Accountant

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Cadillac Formula 1® Team in a pivotal cash management role driving financial processes and reporting. With a focus on high performance, you will be key to delivering accurate forecasts and managing treasury strategies in a pioneering motorsport environment. As a qualified accountant, you’ll help shape our financial future within a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE required.
• Proven experience in similar role, ideally in motorsport/manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of FRS 102 and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of cash flow forecasts.
• Assist in implementing treasury strategy and manage liquidity needs.
• Prepare shareholder reporting for cash including forecasts and variance commentary.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACCA / CIMA / ACA

Tools

ERP systems (preferably IFS)

Job description

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We're building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.

A New Chapter Begins.

Fueled by bold ambition:
Play your part in getting us on the grid.

This role manages all things cash for our UK entity. They analyze financial data, prepare cash flow reports and group cash reporting, and contribute to strategic financial planning.

• Lead the preparation and analysis of short- and long-term cash flow forecasts; performance to forecast and ensure group reporting is submitted accurately and timely
• Consolidation of US and UK Cash forecasts and reporting to actual
• Assist the Financial Controller is implementing an appropriate treasury strategy, managing funding requirements and liquidity needs
• Prepare consolidated shareholder reporting for cash, including short term and long term forecasts, actuals reporting with full variance commentary, annual budget reporting and quarterly capital call reporting
• Work closely with business partnering team to ensure accuracy of forecasts and being able to fully explain variances to budgets and forecast
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance reporting accuracy whilst championing best practices in financial governance and control
• Manage and support the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments
• Support the financial accounting team with their month end close activities
• Management of corporate credit cards

Requirements

Driven by high performance:
What do you need to bring to the team?

• Qualified Accountant - ACCA / CIMA / ACA. With a minimum 2 years PQE
• Proven relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport or manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of FRS 102 and US GAAP
• Line management experience
• High attention to detail
• High resilience with experience in working in a changeable environment with competing deadlines
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence-on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At Cadillac Formula 1, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.