Headcount Financial Analyst (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Brackley, United Kingdom
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Headcount Financial Analyst to join our Finance team on a Fixed Term Contract until March 2026. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of time booking data and compliance in line with the FIA Financial Regulations.
Working collaboratively with the Headcount Finance Business Partner, you will provide insight and support to stakeholders to achieve targets and provide interim Finance Business Partner support when required.
Responsibilities:
Ownership and maintenance of the time booking system
Help evolve the structure of the time booking system to meet changing business needs including changes in the Financial Regulations
Ensure that time booking data is complete and accurate to support the Financial Regulations with reporting to the FIA
Support the business with time booking topics to ensure continual education
Identify and monitor completeness of data
Report on findings and raise queries to FinOps & Fin Regs Management Team
Support departmental reporting requirements relating to time bookings
Ensure the time booking data to accurately calculate and post into SAP the NF1 recoveries. Leverage Alteryx to ensure a time efficient process.
Support the FBP’s with apportionment topics, rolling forecast, and information on headcount topics to identify risk and opportunities
Provide accurate and timely reporting for interim and final Financial Regulations submissions.
Provide time booking insight and analysis to stakeholders to help inform and steer business decisions
Review and ensure the integrity of the weekly NF1 report and the detailed headcount variance report as an “anytime”, self-serve resource.
Support the Finance Business Partners with insight from the time booking resources to ensure they are well placed to help the business meet planning targets
Support the FBPs & business stakeholder with the transition to the 2026 Financial Regulation.
Regularly review report formats and content and evolve as required to meet business requirements. Develop proficiency with Power BI and Alteryx so reports can be developed with minimal reliance on IT and the Transformation Team
Support and deputise for the Headcount FBP team leader as required
Represent Fin Ops on headcount & HR topics in meetings when required.
Support the month end close process as required
Interim finance business partner support, including month end close topics and working with specific business areas to manage cost centre spend.
To be successful you will have:
Good understanding of accounting principles and implications of decisions – CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified
Experience of analysing and interpreting large volumes of financial data
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation
Strong Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
Ability to work accurately in a fast moving, performance-oriented environment and to be agile and flexible in approach
Ideally have experience in Spotfire reporting, Power BI report creation and maintenance, and Alteryx process automation
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment, employee well-being programme and offer flexible working opportunities.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter please upload it with your CV as one PDF document.
