We have a new opportunity to be part of the Finance team in the role of Group Financial Accountant.
In this role you will be required to:
- Support the Group Financial Controller with the Financial Accounting & Taxation function
- Maintain and improve the financial accounting capability of the company giving confidence to the team’s stakeholders regarding integrity of financial reporting
- Deliver the monthly accounting and reporting cycle for P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet
- Produce monthly reports and analysis as required to meet the demands of Senior Management
- Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Management of the Group’s fixed asset register, depreciation policies and associated accounting
- Management and reporting of the Group’s lease accounting
- Responsible for submission of all National Statistics surveys
Financial Accounting
- Be the technical expert on all Financial Accounting matters, using external advisors as required
- Ensure the generation of Financial Statements in line with FRS102 for group consolidation and all subsidiaries
- Prepare forward looking analysis of upcoming changes to accounting standards and ensure their implementation
- Prepare the annual review and analysis of competitor team financial results
Statutory audit
- Delivery of a robust and efficient audit process in line with group reporting timescales, including FIA Financial Regulations
- Preparation of position papers on complex or judgemental audit issues with the support of the Group Financial Controller
- Key contact with external auditors
- Support the FIA Financial Regulations audit process
Financial Controls
- Support on organisational adherence to financial risk management
- Develop, implement & maintain Accounting Policies
- Ensure robust, resilient, efficient and enabling financial controls are in place across the whole organisation
- Ensure robust, resilient and efficient financial controls are maintained
Insurance and Foreign Exchange
- Support the maintenance of adequate insurance for the AMR Performance Group, covering both F1 activities and Non-F1 activities
- Engagement and interaction with operational stakeholders across the business to ensure robust data is maintained to support adequate insurance coverage
- Leadership, management and motivation of a team of two direct reports
- Assist the Group Financial Controller, and other members of the finance team, with ad-hoc requests as required.
Key skills:
Qualifications
Experience
- Significant financial accounting and taxation experience with some exposure to international taxation regimes (minimum of five years)
- Experience of R&D Tax Credit regimes
- Supporting and advising on complex financial issues
- Experience of working with professional advisors
Knowledge and skills
- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
- Excellent organisational skills
- 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
- Communicate information effectively verbally and in writing with use of graphical tools as necessary
- Expert in use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- High integrity and accountability, delivering on tasks
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritising own work and the work of the team 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
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 on LinkedIn.
