Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Finance Director
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the statutory compliance of the Finance team at Andretti Global including monthly investor reporting requirements. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of FRS 102 and US GAAP, have experience of consolidations and must be able to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Lead the preparation of periodic accounts, reconciling balance sheets and reporting
- Support the Financial Controller in the delivering the month end timetable to ensure that transactions are processed within a timely manner
- Ensure appropriate support is provided for transactions and accounting schedules
- Assist in the design and delivery of monthly investor packs including a consolidation
- Design and implement internal controls and processes to ensuring controls by design are included within all processes
- Complete annual statutory accounts reporting
- Leading the annual audit and liaising with external auditors
- Coordinating the cashflow forecasting and reporting
- Supporting with Capex reviews and reporting
- Support colleagues with updates on regulation changes impacting the business.
- Provide coaching and training to junior team members
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ACA
- US GAAP experience
- Solid understanding of financial reporting standards
- Proven experience in financial control with an ability to work fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.