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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 Senior Finance Business Partner for Technical & Operations plays a trusted advisory role providing financial expertise and strategic insight to drive the performance and financial health of the team. This role will partner the Technical and Operations Directors focusing on car performance whilst leading a small team.

What you will be doing:

Decision Making & Support

· Earn a seat at the table by building strong relationships with stakeholders acting as a co-pilot to drive functional strategy and deliver performance

· Proactively brings valuable strategic insights to enable exploitation of opportunities and risks

· Navigate financial opportunities and risks by integrating into and having a good understanding of the strategic objectives, people and processes in these areas and working together to problem solve

· Constructively challenge to achieve objectives, working with stakeholders to course correct when required

· Critically appraise new initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to develop business cases with clear measures of success

· Actively drive training and self-service tools for stakeholders to enhance financial acumen and empowerment

Planning & Analysis

· Support senior stakeholders in the preparation and review of budgets, rolling forecasts and long-term planning

· Lead data-driven decision making through financial modelling, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis

· Support Procurement with supplier selection, contract optimisation and financial modelling

· Convert financial trends and analysis into valuable insights and actions

Cost Management

· Optimise the value of spend restricted by the Financial Regulations leading efficiency improvement projects and prioritisation models

· Challenge the status quo leading on cost cap optimisation initiatives to drive competitive advantage

· Facilitate financial accountability throughout areas of responsibility directing appropriate governance and compliance

Performance Tracking

· Provide meaningful financial reporting specifications for areas of responsibility and support with stakeholder understanding of these reports

· Prepare and present monthly performance reports and variance analysis to senior stakeholders.

· Track and report KPIs to measure performance and identify areas for improvement

· Ensure quality of data within finance systems including developing controls where necessary.

Continuous Improvement

· Stay updated on industry-specific and finance developments and identify opportunities to enhance existing processes

· Build out internal and external network

· Identify manual tasks that can be automated

· Drive post investment reviews to ensure key learnings are passed onto future business cases

Team Management

· Line manage, mentor, and develop 2-3 direct reports, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-performance delivery

· Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining oversight of key deliverables, providing support and guidance when necessary

· Acts as a role model within the wider Finance team demonstrating core values and behaviours and advocating achievement and compliance

Requirements

• At least 6 years PQE relevant working experience, including some line management experience

• Experience influencing C-Suite stakeholders across different departments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience of manufacturing and engineering environment is desirable but-not-essential
• Able to communicate financial matters to the business with clarity and transparency demonstrated through strong presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to dynamic priorities
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and providing solutions for financial issues
• Analytical mindset with a focus on detail, accuracy, and actionable insights
• Able to provide examples where the status quo has been challenged and the positive impact or outcome on the business in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Able to demonstrate examples of leading on cost reduction initiatives and their success
• 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 and a criminal record check.

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.You may also be required to perform additional duties for the Company from time to time commensurate with your skills and experience.

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.