Finance Director in Banbury

Location: 5 miles outside of Banbury UK, with the view to work from home occasionally.

About Us: Tuthill is a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience and success in the motorsport and automotive industry. Based in Oxfordshire, we are globally recognized for our high-performance vehicles and historic Porsche builds, together with bespoke event experiences and on-event race and rally support around the world. Our dedicated team takes pride in restoring and building bespoke road, race, and rally cars, managing every aspect of the process in-house. With a legacy rooted in innovation, integrity, and competitive achievement, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for all employees.

About the Role: The Finance Director at Tuthill will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, and management of the company. Operating within a dynamic environment, this role will ensure strong financial governance, profitability, cost control, and strategic growth support. The successful candidate will act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to commercial decision-making, event profitability, vehicle inventory management, and long-term business planning.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Strategic Financial Leadership

• Using financial modelling to simulate potential scenarios.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support business growth and expansion.
• Advise the Managing Director and Board on financial planning and risk management.
• Support strategic decisions regarding events and new car projects.

• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Present financial performance reports to the Board.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management.
• Finding ways to reduce costs and increase profits.

• Develop event-specific budgets and profitability models.
• Monitor event revenue streams.
• Budget planning for events.
• Conduct post-event financial performance analysis.
• Monitor spending and creating budgets for departments.

• Oversee financial management of stock (if applicable).
• Manage funding arrangements, leasing structures, and asset depreciation.
• Monitor margins on vehicle sales and associated services.
• Ensure appropriate insurance and asset risk controls are in place.

• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and relevant automotive/event industry regulations.
• Manage external audits and liaise with accountants and financial institutions.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and financial systems.

• Manage banking relationships and financing facilities.
• Oversee credit control and supplier payment processes.
• Work with the owner to help secure funding for large-scale events or capital investments where required.

• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Implement efficient financial systems and reporting tools.
• Drive continuous improvement within finance operations.

This list is not limited or exclusive. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned by the business as required.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercially focused and results-driven.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Integration of digital tools and systems to streamline operations and improve data visibility.
• Data-driven decision-making using KPIs and performance metrics tailored to automotive and motorsport environments.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach to leadership.
• Deep understanding of compliance, safety, and regulatory frameworks within the automotive sector.
• Cultural alignment with Tuthill’s values of adaptability, craftsmanship, and team spirit.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience within automotive, events, or similar fast-paced sectors preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing event budgets and multi-revenue stream businesses.
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and corporate governance.
• Experience with financial software systems and platforms.
• Proven experience of annual company audits.

What We Offer:

• A modern, well-equipped workplace located in Oxfordshire.
• A collaborative and welcoming team environment.
• A competitive salary package.
• Access to an on-site gym.
• Opportunities to participate in after-work team activities.
• Staff events throughout the year.
• “Looking After Me” wellbeing support initiatives.
• Private health cover after successful probation period (Directors only).