Inventory Finance Specialist - 18 Month FTC

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Finance Specialist to join our F1 Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term basis.

You’ll play a key role in the delivery of the Factory Flow Programme (Manufacturing Resource Planning) and wider improvements to inventory processes, controls and systems. Working across Finance, Manufacturing, Software & Data Science, Planning and Logistics, you’ll help improve inventory control, data integrity, valuation accuracy and governance, ensuring financial requirements and controls are embedded within new processes and systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead financial workstreams across Factory Flow, ERP and manufacturing transformation programmes, from defining requirements through to testing, implementation and adoption.
• Work closely with Finance, operational and software development teams to ensure new processes and systems meet financial and business requirements.
• Improve inventory processes, controls and systems to strengthen data quality, reporting, transactional integrity and valuation accuracy.
• Balance business objectives, cost cap regulations, statutory accounting requirements and deployment feasibility, helping stakeholders reach practical, informed solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert for inventory valuation, inventory accounting and manufacturing financial controls, including raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Develop inventory valuation methodology, including the Costing Engine, cost allocation models, stock provisions, obsolescence, excess and ageing stock.
• Develop effective financial controls, governance frameworks and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Programmes & Production, Software & Data Science, Factory Flow, Procurement and Finance on inventory and working capital decisions, translating complex issues into commercially focused recommendations.
• Develop tools, guidance and training to improve inventory financial management, performance and reporting.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in inventory, operational, manufacturing or supply chain finance, with strong knowledge of inventory valuation, WIP accounting, stock provisions, obsolescence and balance sheet control.
• Experience delivering finance process improvement, systems implementation or business transformation, translating requirements into effective process, reporting and system solutions.
• Experience working cross-functionally across Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and Systems.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel, financial modelling, reconciliations and working with complex datasets.
• Experience developing financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance financial, operational, technical and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence and constructively challenge.
  

Personal Attributes

• Pragmatic, solutions-focused and comfortable operating in ambiguity.
• Resilient and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious and driven to continuously improve processes and ways of working.
• Collaborative, with the ability to build trusted relationships across Finance and operational teams.
• Detail-oriented while able to see the wider business context.
• Delivery-focused, with the drive to take solutions through to implementation and sustainable adoption.

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.