Finance Business Partner

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. 

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Role Purpose:  As Finance Business Partner, you’ll turn insight into impact — providing sharp analysis and challenge to guide strategic decisions and performance across the team.

In this fast-paced, evolving environment, your work will influence the future of Williams Racing. Bring your expertise and embody our values — Innovation. Teamwork. Resilience. Excellence. Accountability. Together, we’ll drive progress, race after race.

Main Duties: 

• Month end performance reporting – review results, identify adjustments working closely with Controllership team and provide clear, action-oriented commentary to stakeholders 

• Forecasting and planning – lead forecasting / planning for respective departments ensuring alignment to annual operating plan and buy-in from stakeholders 

• Monthly performance reviews – prepare and present monthly performance reviews with stakeholders and senior management, clearly identifying variances, challenged to budget and actions to drive performance 

• Business case preparation – working closely with business partners, provide financial expertise in relation to business cases including investment appraisal and scenario analysis 

• Project management – track cashflows in relation to key projects and identify clear actions to ensure Commercial success 

• Cost cap optimisation – ensuring Williams allocates resources in an optimal way 

• Ad-hoc analysis and support – create / maintain / improve key financial models to support ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives 

Core Competencies: 

• Problem solving – focus on value creation and facilitating decision making 

• Prioritisation – fast paced environment necessitates ability to prioritise effectively and focus on strategic goals 

• Can-do attitude – supporting Williams Finance transformation journey with a positive outlook  

• Attention to detail – build credibility with stakeholders through accuracy and consistency of financial messaging 

• Clear communication – ability to translate complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders 

• Financial acumen – clear understanding of key accounting concepts (e.g. accruals / prepayments) 

Essential 

• At least two years’ experience in finance business partnering or comparable position(s) 

• Experience with budgeting / forecasting, investment appraisal techniques and business partnering 

• Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills, with experience of using Power BI 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative and work independently 

• Fully qualified accounting professional 

Desirable 

• Prior experience of working with profit centres 

• Accounting / Finance related degree 2.1 or better 

• Microsoft D365 / Medius experience 

• Previous F1 experience working with cost cap 

We fuel our team with a competitive benefits package, including generous holidays, vibrant staff events, a subsidised onsite restaurant, and a range of car schemes. Stay energised with 24/7 access to our gym and free fitness classes like outdoor boot camps, Pilates, and Yoga. With free parking and sprawling green spaces, you’ve got the perfect space to recharge and refocus. 

Join a fast-paced, future-thinking team that’s driving innovation and pushing past engineering boundaries. Here, your skills and ideas don’t just contribute, they will power projects across diverse industries, making a real global impact.

 

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.