Job description
At NEOM McLaren Electric Racing, our ambition is to win races and championships. We love the challenge of competing against the best, pushing the limits of performance and technology, while inspiring our people to pursue innovation and unlock their potential in the ever-growing world of motorsport.
McLaren Racing’s entry in Extreme E and Formula E aims to accelerate McLaren Racing’s sustainability journey and reach a new, more diverse global audience and workforce. Based on the unique Bicester Heritage site, the Extreme E and Formula E teams combined are known as NEOM McLaren Electric Racing.
Purpose of the role:
In this role, you will be responsible for transactional areas that drive working capital within the Electric Racing team enabling us to manage cash effectively. We have invested and are continuing to invest in growing the team and creating an exciting and collaborative culture which you will support.
You will be the first point of call for all cash related processes and queries and will help propel the team forward through use of automation and improved process.
Role Dimensions:
You will collaborate, be supported by, and be part of the wider McLaren Racing finance team, while working closely with the team based at Bicester Heritage – home to NEOM McLaren Electric Racing. You will play a significant part of our small finance team in Electric Racing, which includes the Formula E and Extreme E series, developing new mindsets and processes as we enter a cost capped world. You will work alongside the rest of the Electric Racing Finance Team all of whom are fairly new but have significant experience and knowledge to support you in your role and in achieving our goals.
We have adopted hybrid working across the team, but flexibility to work hours will be required to meet the operational demands of the teams you support.
Principle Accountabilities:
You’ll spend your time:
- Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable ensuring that appropriate controls are in place.
- Managing the expense ledgers and subsistence.
- Supporting month ends as required.
- Identify efficiencies in process and be brave in making these happen.
- Responsibility for and maintenance of process documentation.
Job requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experiences
To join our race for performance, you’ll need:
- You will be on your accounting qualification journey and a person that thrives working in fast paced and agile organizations.
- We want our team to be brave and fearless, identifying opportunities or risks and then taking ownership for achieving a solution for the business alongside fellow stakeholders
- A positive and get things done attitude, able to motivate the team around you.
- You will be able to work independently within a wider team and within the McLaren solar system.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate concisely to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- A well-organised person, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- A passion for motorsport, and for learning and development.
What can McLaren offer?
We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.
NEOM McLaren Electric Racing is based at the Bicester Heritage site on the edge of Bicester. There are multiple lunch options all within a walkable distance as well as on-site kitchen facilities, indoor and outdoor break-out areas. The site is 1 mile from Bicester North Train Station with regular trains from London and Birmingham.
We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.