After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team has more than 800 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
The Aston Martin era represents a journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.
We have a new opportunity to be part of the Finance team in the role of Financial Operations Manager.
Purpose
- To lead and develop a Financial Operations team that delivers best-in-class Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury functions to ensure efficient, robust and compliant P2P and O2C financial processes operate across the team.
- To actively contribute to the Team’s primary objective of consistently being a top three team in the FIA Constructor’s Championship
Primary Responsibilities
- To operate the best Financial Operations team in Formula One
- To drive process improvement opportunities across P2P, O2C and Treasury processes, bringing external perspectives to drive best-in-class performance and adding value to all relevant stakeholders
- To confidently and effectively lead a team recognised by the business as proactively driving improvements in all Financial Operations processes, including P2P and O2C, with tangible results
- To lead a motivated, high-performing team delivering against clear objectives and development plans
- To ensure that all customer and supplier invoices are processed and paid on a timely basis and in line with contractual terms
- To ensure that full reconciliations of all supplier ledger accounts are maintained monthly
- To ensure customer and supplier queries are resolved on a timely basis
- To ensure the timely preparation and approval of payment runs, proforma and ad-hoc payments to be made from group bank accounts
- To ensure the integrity and accuracy of all supplier and customer master data
- Engagement with and education of non-Finance personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the P2P, O2C and Treasury processes
- To be a respected member of the Finance leadership team, chairing, attending and proactively participating in meetings as required
- To work proactively, responsibly, and professionally always and to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure
- To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard and maintain current and thorough working knowledge of P2P, O2C and Treasury processes
- Any other duties as reasonably requested aligned to you job role
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of O2C, P2P and Treasury processes, especially in a high-volume, fast-paced business
- Ability to lead a highly-performing team and function known for its excellence, reliability, thorough understanding of the business requirements and ability to respond to them in a compliant yet effective manner
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities, able to communicate effectively, positively, and respectfully internally and externally
- Numeracy and an eye for detail, capable of working quickly to a high standard of accuracy
- Expert in the use of Microsoft products, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel
- Ability to problem solve with sound decision-making skills
- To be self-motivated and to motivate others to thrive in a challenging environment
- Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a demanding and rapidly changing environment
- Be results orientated and be confident in your decision-making skills
- Be enthusiastic and versatile and be able to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety
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.
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.
