The Role
Commercial Finance – Finance Business Partner
Non-F1 Team
Brackley, United Kingdom
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the non-F1 team. This is a high-impact role that combines strategic business partnering with financial leadership, providing insight, challenge and guidance to support decision-making and improve profitability.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial rigour, driving commercial performance and delivering clear insight to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering
Act as the lead finance business partner for High-Performance Powertrains, Customer Teams and on-site Technical Services functions.
Build strong relationships with departmental leaders and become a trusted advisor on strategic and operational decision-making.
Provide financial challenge, commercial insight and robust business cases to support investment decisions.
Influence decision-making through clear analysis of financial and commercial performance.
Support the evaluation of new customer opportunities, commercial proposals and strategic initiatives through robust financial modelling and analysis
Review project pricing to optimise profit margins
Financial Planning & Reporting
Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across partner functions.
Monitor and report on performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
Responsible for the preparation of regular reporting in line with the needs of the business
Ensure strong financial governance, controls and compliance across supported areas.
Partner with Financial Accounting team to ensure consistent and accurate reporting.
Leadership
Lead, coach and develop a direct report(s), providing clear direction, constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
Coach and develop junior finance team members where appropriate.
Transformation / Technology
Collaborate with the finance transformation team to develop processes and system improvements that enhance functionality, accuracy, and data integrity across finance tasks
Identify areas which would benefit from the use of automation technology to eliminate repetitive and/or non-efficient tasks
Support the development of methodologies to automate reporting and integrate into systems both current and new in line with departmental priorities
About You
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Excellent Excel & IT skills - SAP experience preferable
Proven ability to influence senior non-finance stakeholders
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insight
High competence and computational accuracy
Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience within engineering, automotive, technology, manufacturing or performance-focused environments.
Previous people management experience.
Personal Attributes:
Thrives in a high-performance environment, consistently delivering under pressure and balancing competing priorities.
Commercially minded problem solver who leverages technical expertise and relationships to drive practical solutions.
Champions change and continuous improvement, constructively challenging thinking, assumptions and established ways of working to drive better outcomes and relationships
Demonstrates ownership, tenacity and a relentless focus on delivery and results.
Builds credibility and influence across all levels through strong relationship management.
Translates complex data into clear, actionable insights and compelling narratives.
About Us
At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.
It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.
Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.
We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.
Give all. Gain more.
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, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us
We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.
Your Application
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
