Head of Finance, Sustainability

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REQ ID: 87493

JOB TITLE: Head of Finance, Sustainability

SALARY: Competitive

POSTING END DATE: 27th April 2022

LOCATION: Gaydon

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

What To Expect

The purpose of this role will be to lead and implement high quality finance solutions to support the achievement of JLR’s sustainability objectives through proactive Finance business partnering. Need to balance cost, impact, set priorities and timing and operate over the entire functional network of the company, building credible productive partnerships with Senior Stakeholders. This role will also develop networks with the central finance teams.

In your role you’ll:

• Lead finance solutions to support the strategic direction of the business while ensuring the Finance strategy / approach is aligned across the business unit
• Support the Functional Directors to achieve short and long term strategic objectives by delivering plans and initiatives through Finance Business Partnering
• Lead and present financial information such as forecasts, budgets and business plans to ensure these are aligned to strategic objectives
• Deliver financial reports to operational and senior stakeholders to inform key business decision making and strategic business planning
• Undertake detailed scenario planning and project scoping and management and highlighting potential risks to achieve financial operational and strategic objectives
• Work with the wider finance community to implement new systems, policy formulation and planning to deliver finance strategies / initiatives
• To calculate detailed finance sensitivities to drive key value levers and use financial analytics to identify opportunities to improve business performance
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
  
  

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Proven Finance Business Partner experience at a Senior level ideally gained within a large, complex organisation
• Proficient financial and commercial business acumen shown through evidence of developing, introducing new or innovative practices/processes in support of strategic business goals.
• Exceptional numerical, analytical skills supported by advanced communication and presentation skills – used to translate financial issues for operational teams
• Ability to multi-task, work accurately at speed and under pressure balancing delivery of conceptual work with attention to detail and hands on delivery
• Strong analytical background, project management and delivery skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel
• Customer focused – ability to determine service requirements and performance measures, and initiate solutions
• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred
  
  

Desirable:

• International experience ideally working for Blue-chip organisations
• Continuous improvement ‘mind set’ with the ability to identify and implement robust solutions and enhancements
• CIMA or ACCA qualified or working towards
  
  

Personal Profile:

Essential:

• A determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence
• An individual who is able to apply analytical rigour to develop and drive well thought out operational plans, collaborate across functions and combine a short term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision
• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas and input in a changing business environment
• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly
• An individual who can demonstrate good capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead functional and cross-functional teams
• An individual who is comfortable challenging all stakeholders with strong influencing and engagement skills
• An individual who can think outside the box and create structure where none exists
  
  

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you will find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team. As well as the impressive benefits that all our employees receive (including a privilege car purchase scheme, competitive pension scheme and 26 days holiday entitlement), there are some additional benefits open to our Senior Managers. This includes access to our highly competitive Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme which provides two cars at extremely favourable cost compared to traditional company car lease schemes. In addition to the car scheme we provide private health cover (which includes travel insurance) and performance-related bonus schemes. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.