McLaren Racing

Senior Finance Business Partner - Commercial

McLaren Racing  •  Woking, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Company Description

High performance isn't a given. It’s built on standards.

Standards that have driven McLaren for over 60 years.

And if you’re ready for the challenge, that standard is yours to own.

Burning enthusiasm. Constant improvement. The thrill in the pursuit of better.

That’s how we build a legacy. And how you build a career here.

Because racing isn’t just something we do. It’s who we are.

We are racers.

Are you?

Job Description

What You'll Do

To build accurate and reliable financial plans, communicating and reporting performance to provide management with effective decision support.

Working within Commercial, you’ll build strong relationships across the business, developing, reporting and supporting adherence to financial plans. You’ll be a key finance contact for Director and Head-level colleagues and budget owners, helping the business understand in-year performance and pipeline potential across key revenue-generating areas.

Principal Accountabilities

You’ll provide clear, concise and insightful reporting and business partnering across the Commercial Business Unit, supporting informed decision-making and long-term objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Analyse financial results and proposals against budgets and potential return on investment.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts, respond to ad hoc requirements and maintain a long-term forecast aligned to core objectives.
  • Partner with stakeholders across licensing, business development and marketing to support agile decisions that protect budgets and enhance return on investment.
  • Own delivery of Commercial Finance monthly, quarterly and annual planning cycles.
  • Review the Commercial Business Unit month-end close process, working collaboratively with wider Finance teams to support its completion and accuracy.
  • Maintain forecasting and budgeting templates and develop robust budgetary controls.
  • Develop internal Workday and Power BI reporting.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate across Finance to plan and deliver them.
  • Build trusted internal and external stakeholder relationships, providing insight and constructive challenge to support short and long-term decision-making.
  • Analyse data and turn it into useful, insightful information for stakeholders.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

You’ll be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong analytical capability and attention to detail. You’ll be comfortable providing insight to senior stakeholders and operating effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

You’ll also bring:

  • Excellent Excel and IT skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • The ability to prioritise, organise and deliver effectively to deadlines.
  • Confidence identifying financial risk and opportunity.
  • A creative problem-solving approach, using technical skills and relationships to implement solutions.
  • The drive and determination to deliver results.
  • Professional curiosity and a focus on continual improvement.
  • Workday and Power BI experience is desirable.
  • The ability to nurture and develop junior team members and support their broader development and progression.

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.

McLaren Racing

About McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 21 Formula 1 world championships, 189 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.

 

McLaren Racing competes across six racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward, Alexander Rossi and Nolan Siegel, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team drivers Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard, the Extreme E Championship with NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team drivers Cristina Gutiérrez and Mattias Ekström, and F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and Driver Development programme member Bianca Bustamante. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow, having won the 2022 Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships.

 

McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Woking, GB
Year Founded
1963
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