REQ ID: 126087
JOB TITLE: Finance Team Leader - Fixed Costs
SALARY: £50,000-£55,000

POSTING START DATE: 18/09/2024
POSTING END DATE: 02/10/2024
LOCATION: Whitley  

In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich JLR Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Global Financial Services (GFS) team strategy is to drive best in class financial processes. Our purpose is to streamline and optimise end-to-end processes, reduce costs and improve customer experience for the benefit of those who we partner, with Global Process Owners (GPO) at the heart of our organisation.

As a Finance Team Leader - Fixed Costs you will be working closely with the UK NSC function and wider commercial team working on Emissions and Connected Cars.

The role will lead, manage & coach a team (currently 3 analysts) and you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the month end process, ensuring it runs smoothly by processing all standard and ad hoc adjustments in line with policy and you will take ownership of the relevant account reconciliations.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Preparing financial information and reports for presentation to stakeholders
• Timely processing of financial transactions to ensure accurate financial statements
• Reviewing and signing off account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Being a strong advocate for GFS
• Maintaining financial modelling processes and monitoring progress versus key targets,supporting transformation projects and initiatives to improve processes

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Be a qualified accountant
• Experience of working in Finance/shared service and/or supporting commercial teams
• Strong communication skills – able to effectively interpret and communicate financial data to both senior finance and non-finance audiences
• Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail and the ability to review, challenge and embed key processes
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.