Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner in the Group Finance Department to join us in our Global Commercial site based in Coventry.

This role will be offered as a 9-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to be extended further.

Summary:

The Finance Manager will act as a business partner for our UK and EU markets. This role will be the Single point of contact (SPOC) for the region for finance related questions and work together with management team to support and challenge their daily activities. 

The role will ensure the timely and accurate capture of financial information/output necessary for effective management decisions, and in compliance with Local GAAP, local statutory laws and accounting standards, corporate policies/procedures and key controls.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with local stakeholders: Sales (Operations), Finance, External Partners and customers
• Validate business cases, deals etc.
• Ensure accurate, transparent, consistent, and timely financial records and reporting submissions, in full compliance with IFRS Accounting Standard and other corporate and legal standards
• Support the development, rollout, implementation and maintenance of the financial services programs in the region.
• Support for the (external & Internal) audits.
• Support central business controlling team with forecast and planning.
• Monitor and analyse financial data and produce reports to the organization to share business insights and drive decision.
• Support the region with improving overall operational performance with Financial Services partners.
• Perform product and pricing benchmarking and secure competitiveness of our products
• Work closely with partners to provide internal training to the region.
• Have a strong relationship with internal departments, such as Finance, Digital, Training, Network Development and IT.
• Project Management lead and support on a wide range of finance and company projects.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in a similar job with a strong understanding of the automotive industry and retail network business.
• Experience working within a Global/European organisation combined with an understanding of vehicle sales.
• Be a certified Accountant.
• Understands the different needs per country in regard to financial services and products.
• Team player, willing to support and is capable of working in a very dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong data and analytical skills.
• Very organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
• Flexible team player, you like collaborating closely with different kinds of people, but you also excel when working alone.
• Experience with Salesforce is a benefit 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to work well with a wide range of people.
• Fluent in English, any additional European languages or Chinese Mandarin would be a benefit.
• Bachelor/Masters in a relevant field. 
• Sufficient knowledge and expertise in a similar role.

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays - pro rata 
• 6% pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
• Private Healthcare
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Coventry office. This role will be working on- site, 5 days per week.
• Travel might be required to visit different entities. Applicants must therefore possess the ability to travel freely without restrictions.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 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 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

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.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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