Senior Specialist, Finance Business Partner - Business Performance

At McLaren Racing, we’re driven to win, inspire our people, excite our fans, and deliver for our partners - while continuously pushing our sport, industry and technology forward. Purpose of the Role Performance on and off the track is driven by smart decisions. As Finance Business Partner – Business Performance, you will bring financial insight to the functions that help drive McLaren Racing’s culture, people performance, environment, business operations and finance activities. Working closely with Directors, Heads of Function and budget owners, you will build robust financial plans, provide meaningful analysis and challenge, and help stakeholders make confident, value-focused decisions. This is an opportunity to influence business performance in a fast-paced, high-performing environment while developing trusted partnerships across the organisation. What You'll Do Partner with Business Performance functions, providing clear financial insight on results, trends, risks and opportunities to support decision-making. Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning activities, challenging assumptions and helping stakeholders achieve their objectives. Evaluate projects, investments and cost drivers, ensuring decisions are commercially sound and deliver value. Support compliance with Formula One Financial Regulations, maintain effective budgetary controls, and contribute to accurate month-end reporting. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing reporting, planning tools, financial processes and the overall quality of business insight. What You'll Bring ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified or newly qualified, with a strong foundation in financial planning, analysis and reporting. Strong Excel and digital skills, with experience of data analysis and reporting tools; Power BI experience is advantageous. The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations for a range of stakeholders. Strong analytical capability, attention to detail and sound judgement when interpreting data, risks and regulations. Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a fast-moving environment. Personal Attributes Collaborative and relationship-focused, with the ability to build credibility and influence across different teams and levels of seniority. Curious and commercially minded, able to look beyond the numbers and connect financial performance to business outcomes. Confident in asking questions and providing constructive challenge to support better decision-making. Adaptable and resilient, remaining effective as priorities evolve and business needs change. Proactive, enthusiastic and committed to continuous learning, improvement and high performance. 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.