Finance Controller FP&A
Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.
Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Finance Controller FP&A in the Finance Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.
Summary:
The FP&A controller is responsible for supporting the Head of FP&A with the creation of management reporting packs/dashboards, insightful analysis, group business partnering and highlighting risks and opportunities. The role will assist with the budgeting and forecasting process and delivery of monthly financial and non-financial information across the business.
As Lotus continues with its ten year planning and business cycle, the Finance department is transitioning from being a predominantly accounting focused organisation to supporting forecasting and decision support through analysis. The role will enable a full overview of the business and provide breath of experience through the various decisions required as we deliver the extensive business case.
What you'll do:
- Work with the wider finance team to deliver insight (both financial and operational) to the executive management group and provide decision support.
- Act as the main point of contact & finance business partner to all group functions.
- Carry out value adding reviews with all stakeholders and continually look for opportunities to add value.
- Complete ad-hoc analysis as required and ensure appropriate professional quality of visuals.
- Production of Monthly management accounts results pack for all stakeholders, incorporating financial and operational information and commentary.
- Support the process and production of the consolidated annual budget and forecasts including income statement, balance sheet and cashflow statement.
- Assist with the consolidation of the forecast model for the group, its maintenance and its output incorporating P&L, BS and CF.
- Support the annual business planning cycle (Budget and Forecasts)
- Preparation and posting of month end journals, accruals and prepayments along with the reconciliation of related balance sheets for Finance, HR, IT and other group functions.
What you'll bring:
Essential
- CIMA /ACCA/ ACA (Part Qualified).
- Experience in Financial modelling and analysis.
- Ability to work to fast deadlines, with attention to detail and a keen eye for maximising visual impact.
- Needs to be proactive in driving change.
- Reliable, flexible and willing to learn and develop themselves.
Desirable
- Strong A Levels / Degree
- Manufacturing or engineering background.
- Engineering or manufacturing sectors preferable.
What we offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- Half day finish on a Friday
- 6% pension contribution
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
- Private Healthcare
- Group income protection based on length of service
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Employee Car Ownership Scheme
- Family Friendly policies
- Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT
Additional Information:
- This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy
- This role is Permanent / Hybrid
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 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/
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Hethel
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
About Lotus UK Manufacturing
For more than six decades, Hethel, Norfolk, has stood as the headquarters of Lotus, tracing back to the visionary inception of our founder, Colin Chapman, crafting championship-winning racing cars.
Complementing our legacy, production facilities in Norwich and Warwick collectively form an integral part of our UK footprint, providing a diverse array of opportunities
Hethel hosts our race track, engineering functions, and the newly established Chapman Production Centre. This centre of excellence is renowned for its world-class standards and is presently engaged in crafting the Emira, Lotus's ultimate petrol-powered masterpiece.
The Chapman Production Centre stands as one of the world's most advanced low-volume automotive manufacturing facilities, with a capacity to produce approximately 5,000 cars annually.
Featuring a cutting-edge paint shop equipped with automated processes, and robots - including primer, colour, and clear coat application, it ensures an unparalleled finish, efficient throughput, and flawless consistency for our vehicles.
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.
Finance Controller FP&A
Loading application form
Already working at Lotus UK Manufacturing?
Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.