Job Description

Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Assistant Financial Controller LAS to join our dynamic Finance team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.

This role will primarily be supporting the Sports Car Operations Finance Team in producing accurate and timely management information as to the financial performance of the assembly and manufacturing facilities at LAS

What you'll do:

• Prepare the monthly management accounts including posting accruals, prepayments and undertaking variance analysis for the manufacturing operation at LAS

• Prepare the analysis and reconciliation of parts sold, finished goods stock reconciliation and work in progress

• Preparation of accurate balance sheet reconciliations.

• Support in the annual budgeting and forecast process.

• Assist with the establishment of new effective reporting

• Assist in the maintenance of the business processes and systems

What you'll bring:

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

• Knowledge of cost accounting, risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting & reporting desirable.

• SAP experience desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.

• A knowledge and interest in IT systems would be desirable.

• Strong analytical skills, with a numerical background.

• Excellent organisational skills

• Proactive and positive approach to work; confident to work fast pace environment with changing priorities.

• Confident in working in cross functional teams.

What we offer :

• We provide  access to a Company Car scheme (ECOS).

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays

• Performance Bonus

• Future-Proof Pension

• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.

• We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office at least 3 days per week, and can work from home the rest of the time.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy

• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:  https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/