Head of Commercial Control, Lotus Cars
United Kingdom
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Car manufacturer
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Car manufacturer
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To stand as the performance brand of choice for those who dare to look beyond the conventional and ordinary.
Role
Who you are
- Education & Certification: Certified Accountant with a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field from a recognized university
- Experience: Proven experience in finance, accounting, and/or internal control, ideally in a senior or leadership position
- Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Process Improvement: Demonstrated experience in identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements within a finance function
- Self-Starter: Highly motivated and proactive with a strong desire to drive improvements and achieve results
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex financial data and make sound, data-driven decisions
- Time Management: Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- Ready to be the key point of contact for all finance-related queries within the UK region?
- To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Head of Commercial Control - UK in the Group Finance Department to join us in our European Headquarter based in Amsterdam
- As the Head of Commercial Control, leading a small team, you will be the key point of contact for all finance-related queries within the UK region
- This is a leadership role where you will work closely with the region's management team, oversee audits, manage budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensure the integrity of financial data
- You will also lead the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems, contributing to the overall success of the business
- Business Case Validation: Validate business cases, deals, and other commercial proposals to ensure financial accuracy and alignment with organizational goals
- Audit Management: Lead the coordination and completion of both external and internal audits, ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and policies
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the preparation and analysis of actuals, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
- Internal Controls: Establish, maintain, and monitor effective internal controls across the company to safeguard financial data and ensure regulatory compliance
- System & Process Improvements: Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and procedures, driving efficiency and corrective actions where necessary
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Monitor and analyze financial data, producing actionable reports that provide business insights and support strategic decision-making
- Project Management: Lead and support a wide range of finance-related projects across the organization, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable results
- Integrity of Financial Function: Safeguard the integrity of the financial function by ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and business ethics
- We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there
Our take
The market for luxury cars is projected to keep on growing, serving new wealthy consumers on a global scale. But competition between brands is high, with success dependent on modern customer service, global reach, and EV offerings. Lotus Cars is an established sports car manufacturer working to transform for this new market, building on its past successes selling to individuals and to Formula 1.
Lotus Cars was founded in 1948 and has operated consistently in the space since then. To stand out in the changing market, the company has recently focussed on electrification, digitisation and globalisation – raising impressive investment towards launching all-electric vehicles, enabling online browsing and shopping of its products, and shifting international focus to China, which is predicted to be the world’s next engine for luxury brand growth.
Lotus recently released its first ever SUV, an all-electric vehicle, aligning with the brand’s push towards EVs. The company has also opened a factory in China’s Hubei Province to support expansion there, as well as a showroom in South Korea's Seoul.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2013
$12.6m
GRANT
Total funding: $12.6m
Company values
- RESPECT: To continue being a respected brand outside, we have to instil a culture of the utmost respect inside. Taking pride in what we do and what we are is key.
- ONE TEAM: Giant leaps come from the incremental steps made by everyone, working together for a common goal.
- AMBITION: Raising the bar, aiming high, never settling for ‘that’s good enough’.
- DRIVE: Igniting our performance and fuelling our innovation by taking responsibility to solve problems and deliver results.
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Leadership
Matt Windle
(Managing Director, not founder)Former Operations Director at Zenos Cars.
Qingfeng Feng
(CEO, not founder)VP and CTO of Geely Auto Group.
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