Cosworth is a global technology business that delivers high performance engine and electronics solutions for customers in the automotive and motorsport sectors.
Our motorsport heritage gives us a passion for innovation, performance, and reliability. We are constantly seeking innovative ways to drive higher performances, while striving to deliver the reliability that customers expect.
We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst, who will be based within our expanding Cambridge office, reporting to the Group Financial Controller.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management of Group Consolidation models for review by Group FC:
- Flash / Actuals / Forecasts / Budgets and Plan
- Project – Improvement to the models to add dynamic dimension and scale down links to Divisional analysis:
- Addition of detailed Revenue / Gross Margin analysis
- Dash Board tabs
- Sensitivity analysis (volume changes / FX rate changes/ other)
- Management accounts responsibility for Cosworth Group Holdings Limited
- Flash / Actuals / Forecast / Budgets and Plans
- Timely completion / submission of Group KPIs and review of Divisional KPIs
- Investment appraisal / DCF analysis – Divisional support as required
- Transfer pricing – project work to review existing processes and work with external advisers to propose updates / changes
- Audit support as required including preparation of Consolidated notes for Group IFRS accounts and CGHL as a legal entity
- Insurance information for annual renewal – leasing with all divisions to put data sheets together based on next years’ budget or draft budget
- Assistance to Group FC with:
- Weekly Cash Flow preparation
- Forex management / hedging reporting
- Weekly Outlook preparation
- Information for UK and US Tax returns
- Weekly Cash Flow preparation
- Project – Investigate a new overlay reporting system – ERP agnostic and propose options for consideration by ET
- Project – review and update Group Accounting Manual for final review by Group FC
- Ad hoc reporting
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTER
The successful candidate will be
- CIMA/ACCA or ACA qualified with at least 3 years PQE
- would have worked in a Group consolidation environment
- experienced in consolidation and year end accounts preparation under IFRS (US GAAP knowledge will be of advantage) proactive to new opportunities and challenges
- strong communicator to both finance and non-finance colleagues
- committed to working to tight deadlines where deliverables from Divisions are critical to meeting those deadlines
- committed to driving completion of tasks and projects
If you are ideal for this position, please submit your CV and Application Letter via the form below.