Porsche AG develops and manufactures exclusive sports cars, combining automotive engineering with a focus on innovation, performance, and sustainable mobility. Founded by Ferry Porsche more than 70 years ago, the company works across automotive manufacturing and transport while exploring new technologies and approaches to vehicle development. Its culture emphasizes teamwork, commitment, respect for people and the environment, and an entrepreneurial willingness to pursue ambitious ideas. For professionals exploring opportunities in the automotive sector, Porsche AG offers a global environment centered on creating the next generation of vehicles.
Financial Controller – Porsche Financial Services UK
Lead accounting, reporting, controls and planning for Porsche Financial Services Great Britain, partnering with senior stakeholders to guide business performance. Oversee financial governance and reporting while providing strategic analysis and developing a Finance and Data Analyst.
Description
- Manage month-end and year-end close, delivering accurate management accounts.
- Maintain financial controls, accounting policies, reconciliations, journal approvals and process documentation.
- Set technical accounting direction and perform final reviews of financial outputs.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning.
- Track results against budget and recommend corrective action.
- Own management information and commercial insight processes.
- Prepare and interpret management reports, surfacing trends, risks, opportunities and strategic implications.
- Serve as senior finance partner to PFS Germany, Porsche Cars GB, VW Financial Services and other stakeholders.
- Support the Managing Director with business cases, strategic analysis, decision papers and executive reports.
- Oversee statutory, tax and Group reporting, audit coordination, VAT, corporation tax and regulatory filings.
- Lead governance, risk, compliance and internal control work.
- Manage finance projects and coach, delegate to, and oversee the performance of the Finance and Data Analyst, coordinating stakeholders.
Requirements
- Hold ACA, ACCA, CIMA or another recognised accounting qualification, or demonstrate comparable experience in a similar role.
- Bring strong technical accounting knowledge across financial reporting, controls, statutory reporting and accounting standards.
- Demonstrate advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
- Interpret complex financial and commercial information.
- Have proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business performance analysis.
- Communicate effectively and manage stakeholder relationships well.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
- Automotive, captive finance or broader financial services experience is desirable.
- Experience leading strategic projects, change initiatives and cross-functional workstreams is desirable.
- Knowledge of Group reporting, statutory compliance, audit requirements, VAT and corporation tax reporting is desirable.
- Experience coaching finance professionals and coordinating resources across stakeholders and business functions is desirable.
Benefits
- Annual bonus.
- Porsche Macan BEV company car.
- Access to the Volkswagen sister-company loan car scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- 27 days of annual leave.
- Additional attractive benefits.
- A culture that supports diversity and equal opportunity.