Finance Manager - Car Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgeting, and variance analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making. 
• Provide detailed cost analysis of car manufacturing, including material spend, labour utilisation, inventory valuation, and production efficiency. 
• Develop robust financial models to support Make vs Buy decisions, investment appraisals, ROI analysis, and post-implementation reviews. 
• Lead inventory costing, accounting, reconciliation, and controls, driving reductions in aged, excess, and obsolete stock. 
• Partner with operational stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements across manufacturing and production activities. 
• Support ERP/MRP system implementation and continuous improvement from an Operational Finance perspective. 
• Ensure accurate, system-driven Bill of Materials (BOM) costing at part and assembly level in collaboration with Engineering and Cost Control teams. 
• Monitor operational KPIs, project milestones, and cost drivers to improve planning accuracy and financial performance. 
• Ensure compliance with FIA Financial Regulations, internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience. 
• Significant Finance Business Partnering experience within manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or motorsport environments. 
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, stock processes, and operational finance controls. 
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with strong proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI. 
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. 
• Strong commercial awareness with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. 
• Passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high standards of accuracy and accountability.

Benefits