Passionate about the automotive industry and its intricate workings? As a firm believer in Finance's essential role, understanding the impact of a well-crafted strategy is key.
As our next Finance Manager - Programme, you will play a pivotal role in Aston Martin Finance Operations team, being responsible for the financial control of future vehicle programmes and ensuring that they are planned and delivered in line with the company's strategic objectives& As a hands-on leader, championing a culture of leading by example and driving meaningful change is what fuels your passion. You will be part of a Car-line multidisciplinary team, led by the associated Vehicle Line Director.
Once joining us, your main goal is to drive the financial control of all Programmes within a defined car-line as well as ensuring that the overall car-line business makes returns in line with Aston Martin's strategic objectives and Business Plan.
You're not the type to shy away from challenges, and this role isn't for someone who isn't willing to take on responsibilities and strive for excellence. However, in this role, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact, deal with complex finance project issues, and be part of a high-performing team.
In addition, this role requires collaborative working with colleagues within Vehicle Programme Finance and other areas of Finance to continually improve the Finance processes and ensure that best practices are deployed across the whole department. It will also provide leadership and development of more junior members of the Vehicle Programme Finance team.
You will lead a team of & 2 analysts initially, reporting to Senior Manager - Finance Vehicle Life Cycle.
This role is brimming with dynamism, initiative and calls for an inspirational and passionate individual who can engage at all levels, building collaborative relationships, understanding internal customer needs, and communicating effectively no matter the sensitivity of the topic.
The ideal candidate must possess a strong ability to adapt quickly and flexibly to resolve multiple issues with appropriate prioritisation of time/resource.
Key Requirements:
- CIMA/ACCA qualified
- Managing Programmes background
- Strong relationship management proven experience
- Previous people management experience in a fast-paced environment
As part of a team of 15 individuals you will report to Senior Manager – Finance Operations. Due to the sensitivity of the projects your presence in the office is needed, liaising with your internal clients being essential in your role. We are expecting you to be comfortable working from our Gaydon headquarter at least 2 days per week.
Here at Aston Martin, our mission is to embody the Racing.Green spirit by crafting high-performance sports cars that offer customers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our aspiration is to establish ourselves as the most coveted luxury brand globally, delivering excellence in craftsmanship and innovation.
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We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.
For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.
But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That's why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.
As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world's most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.
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