Finance Business Partner - Engineering | Hyper Growth Electric Vehicle Scale-Up | Reading / Hybrid

The Client

We are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with an innovative, hyper growth Electric Vehicle (EV) scale-up business looking to revolutionise the way in which freight is transported by implementing their unique battery powered platform on an international scale.

This is an opportunity to work for an incredibly well funded business with impressive founders that foster a hugely entrepreneurial environment. The growth plans are extremely impressive, and the business expects to be bringing in a significant amount of funding over the next few years.

Now they are looking to hire a Finance Business Partner to be the interface between Engineering and Finance, build their commercial finance function, and support their continued expansion. The company offers a fast-paced environment, full of motivated and passionate people - if you are an over-achieving, ambitious FP&A Manager with experience working in a rapidly scaling environment this is for you.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO the Finance Business Partner - Engineering will be responsible for controlling R&D spend as the company scales towards production. They are scaling rapidly so are currently operating a lean team which means this role will be very hands on including month end processes, production of the monthly management accounts, and working on several high-level projects to help the business transition into a best-in-class finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective delivery of the financial planning and analysis for Engineering / R&D including R&D spend and budget holder management.
• Preparation of insight and analysis to highlight trends and inform decision making.
• Manage business planning and forecasting, scenario modelling, management reporting, and supporting business performance analysis across the Engineering department.
• Lead and contribute to a range of high value projects.
• Feed into the annual budget creation and process.
• Regular re-forecasting cycle updates for the Engineering department.
• Monthly cashflow and P&L forecast vs actuals analysis.
• Automation of financial and operational forecasting process.
• Business partnering with key stakeholders in the Engineering department on a regular basis.
• Engage with product and commercial teams on new product initiatives, pricing and other similar commercial finance activities.
• Drive savings in the business through commercial initiatives.

What we need to see (essential):

• Experience business partnering or working extremely closely with R&D teams (ideally in the Automotive industry or a Tier 1 Supplier).
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in the fast-paced and complex environment of a start-up.
• Ability to manage up and challenge senior stakeholders in R&D / Engineering with a credible understanding of the processes they are working with.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on approach, practical and enthusiastic.
• Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills.

What we'd like to see (bonus):

• Experience working in a rapidly scaling environment.
• Knowledge of and experience in Electric Vehicles would be advantageous.
• Any French language skills would be beneficial.

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + 10% bonus + share options (depending on experience)

Start date: ASAP

Location: Reading / Hybrid.

Please get in touch with Jack () on 0203 773 3530 for further information.

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