Senior Finance Analyst; Cost Cap

Senior Finance Analyst (Cost Cap)

Salary
- Up to £70,000 + Bonus

Location
- Kidlington

Our client is a high-performance motor sport team. Focused on advancing electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance, the team is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join their innovative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the collection, validation, and audit of cost data from all departments contributing to cost cap expenditure
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal cost-tracking tools, processes, and controls to ensure accurate and timely financial submissions
• Prepare and submit all mandatory governing body cost cap documentation, declarations, and end-of-season reports
• Ensure strong governance, transparency, and readiness for regulatory audits and reviews
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure compliance with cost cap regulations
• Monitor and analyse team expenditure, identifying risks, trends, and potential cost overruns
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, aligning financial compliance with performance objectives
• Support monthly reporting processes, identifying discrepancies and investigating key variances related to racing projects

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and introduce improvements
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to interrogate data and trace transactions
• Audit experience (internal or external) is desirable but not essential
• Understanding of cost cap frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills