Job Description
We have a new opportunity to be part of the Finance team in the role of Strategic Financial Planning Manager.
In this role you will be required to:
Strategic financial planning process
* Ownership of the strategic financial planning process, ensuring that our 5 year plans are robust, reliable and built on sound assumptions
* To seek opportunities and risks to our strategic plans, identifying, recording and reporting them in ways which enable clear, rapid decision making by the business
* Linkage to our long-term FIA Financial Regulations compliance, ensuring that risks and opportunities within the cost cap are communicated appropriately
* Develop awareness of the industry, identifying opportunities from outside the business which could support our overall objectives
Long-term planning tool
* Ownership of the maintenance and ongoing development of our in-house developed strategic financial planning tool
* Identification of robustness, adaptability and prediction opportunities for improvement in the tool
* Exploration and development of opportunities to bring artificial intelligence solutions to drive greater insight and efficiency
Reporting standardisation and impact
* Development of impactful reporting, enabling informed decision making by executive leadership
* To support the ongoing development of our investor relations activities, ensuring consistent messaging across our shareholders
* To increase the standardisation of our reporting where appropriate to maximise the efficiency of our processes
Relationship building
* Development of a tight-knit relationship with the FP&A team, providing both support and challenge to the short-term planning process
* Build relationships with the Finance Business Partner team to further knowledge and understanding of the key drivers of the group’s financials and ensure these are appropriately incorporated to the 5 year plan
* Develop awareness and exposure amongst the Executive Board to build an understanding of the financial and non-financial factors which underpin long-term financial performance and build trust in the strategic financial planning process
Assist the Director – Financial Reporting & Control, and other members of the finance team, with ad-hoc requests as required.
Key skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
* CCAB (ACA, ACCA) qualified
EXPERIENCE
* Experience of FP&A within a dynamic, fast-paced group environment
* Experience of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* Excellent organisational and task-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities and comfortable working with stakeholders of all levels
* Numeracy and an eye for detail, capable of working quickly to a high standard of accuracy
* Ability to communicate information effectively verbally and in writing with use of graphical tools as necessary
* Expert in use of the Microsoft 365 suite of products, specifically in relation to Excel and the use of advanced Excel formulae
* An ability to use Power BI would be advantageous in support of the development of impactful reporting
* Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
* High integrity and accountability
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritising in an organised and accurate manner within tight deadlines, keeping calm and focussed
* Knowledge of working within professional accounting standards and legislation and their application
* Enthusiastic and versatile and be able to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, with multiple and changing priorities
* A natural leader with the ability to inspire others
Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.
We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.