Finance Business Partner (Business Services)

Ripple Effect Consulting; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team, will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job Description:

The Finance Business Partner for Business Services plays a key role in driving financial performance across business service functions such as IT, HR, Facilities, Finance and Legal. This role partners with department heads to ensure budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives align with the organisation’s financial goals and deliver value through cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.

What you will be doing:

Decision Making & Support

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to effectively collaborate, influence and challenge in support of wider organisational goals
• Navigate financial opportunities and risks by integrating into and having a good understanding of the strategic objectives, people and processes in these areas, working together to problem solve
• Critically appraise new initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to develop business cases with clear measures of success
• Provide training and support to stakeholders to enhance financial acumen and understanding

Planning & Analysis

• Work together with Heads of departments in the preparation and review of annual operating plans, budgets, rolling forecasts
• Assist with financial modelling, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Convert financial trends and analysis into valuable insights and actions
• Producing the highest level of accuracy in monthly financial reporting

Cost Management

• Optimise the value of spend restricted by the Financial Regulations helping drive internal efficiency improvement projects
• Support Procurement with supplier selection, contract optimisation and relevant financial modelling
• Challenge the status quo leading on cost cap optimisation initiatives to drive competitive advantage

Performance Tracking

• Provide meaningful financial reporting specifications and support with stakeholder understanding of these reports
• Track and report KPIs to measure performance and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure quality of data within finance systems including working with broader finance to develop improvements where necessary

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on industry-specific and finance developments and identify opportunities to enhance existing processes
• Drive post investment reviews to ensure key learnings are passed onto future business cases

Minimum Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified
• 2 years PQE
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different departments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate financial matters to the business with clarity and transparency demonstrated through strong presentation skills
• Experience working under pressure and managing competing demands
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to provide examples where the status quo has been challenged and the positive impact or outcome on the
• Ownership for identifying and providing solutions for financial issues
• Able to demonstrate examples of leading on cost reduction initiatives and their success
• Enjoys working both autonomously and as part of a team
• Willingness to use latest business intelligence tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI) to interrogate data, problem solve and provide and provide recommendations
• Tenacious, reliable and flexible attitude to work

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.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the postholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the postholder will be required to work. Subject to the discretion of the Company, the postholder will carry out the duties specified above together with such other duties or tasks for the Company as reasonably required.

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.