Senior Finance Analyst - Business PlanningRef #59181Date postedFriday, June 12, 2026CountryUnited KingdomLocationWokingBusiness areaFinanceDepartmentFinancePosition level5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-16)Working timeFull TimeContract typeFixed Term ContractDuration2 Year FTCWorking pattern9am - 6pm Monday to FridayWhat to ExpectDrive long-term business planning by executing complex financial simulations and business case analyses for cross-functional stakeholders. Ensure critical planning information is available in the right format to surface insights for long-term strategic decisions and performance tracking.Play a central role in the development and governance of simulation models, Business Intelligence Dashboards, and Enterprise Performance Management systems.Support the broader planning process on an ad hoc basis to solve process pain points and implement continuous improvement solutions across the department.What You'll DoDevelop and maintain dynamic financial models to conduct sensitivity analysis on Bill of Materials (BoM), assessing the financial impact across multiple active vehicle programmes.Partner closely with Commercial, Operational, Engineering, and Project Management stakeholders to evaluate the financial implications of volume alterations and product launch timing shifts.Model, track, and simulate the movement of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) across various vehicle programmes to ensure alignment with long-term business objectives.Collaborate with the broader FP&A team, Controllership, and Finance Business Partners to develop dashboards and business intelligence tools that meet the analytical needs of wider business stakeholders.Develop new capabilities in the Enterprise Performance Management system, working directly with the Finance Transformation team, IT, and specialist external partners as required.What You'll BringEducated to Degree level or equivalent in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, or Project Management disciplines.Formal accounting qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) are advantageous but not essential.Strong commercial awareness is required with a sound understanding of business complexity.Experienced in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP ECC, SAP S/4Hana, Power BI, and Power Query/M Query, with the ability to design automated reporting solutions and streamline complex finance data processes.Proven track record in scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and evaluating long-term business cases within a complex organisational matrix.Industry experience in global businesses characterised by manufacturing, supply chain, technology and product development, such as automotive or capital goods.Practical understanding of project lifecycles and relevant financial mechanics, including product development capex, supplier tooling, cost of production / cost of goods sold, and revenue recognition.Strict focus on effective and timely delivery, meeting precise internal customer specifications for complex analytical requests to satisfy internal customer needs.Passionate about finding innovative solutions to new analytical challenges, with a demonstrated willingness to adapt to rapid changes and deliver at pace.A team-player who works well in multi-disciplined teams and independently with the resourcefulness and resilience to deliver quality work under pressure.What We'll Do for YouWe offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:* Structured career development framework* 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days* Enhanced company pension scheme* Discretionary annual bonus award* Private medical insurance and health cash plan* Life assurance benefit* Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* Generous parental leave policies* A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage adviceWho Are We?No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr
