Finance Graduate

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Finance Graduate

Department: Finance

Do you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team working together to create the next winning Formula 1 car and help Williams Racing return to the top of the constructors’ championship?

Williams Racing is one of the world’s most iconic Formula One teams, renowned for our teamwork, respect, and engineering excellence. Based in rural Grove, Oxfordshire, we offer an exciting environment filled with driven, supportive, and ambitious individuals. At Williams, you’ll be supported by industry experts and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Your work will directly impact our car's performance and contribute to the future success of Williams.

About the Department:

The Finance Department plays a crucial role in supporting the success of Williams Racing by managing the financial operations that drive the team's performance. Our team of skilled professionals works diligently to ensure financial stability, optimise resource allocation, and provide strategic insights. By maintaining a strong financial foundation, we enable the team to focus on what matters most—achieving success on the track

Role Overview:

As a Finance Graduate at Williams Racing, you will be a vital member of our Finance team, where you'll play a crucial role in managing financial analysis and reporting to support our strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include analysing financial data, preparing reports, and assisting with budget planning, all of which are essential to driving our success both on and off the track.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Finance Graduate at Williams, you will:

• Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and valuation. Analyse financial statements, interpret key ratios, and use these insights to guide decision-making.
• Learn and apply risk management strategies, including those for credit, market, and operational risks. Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Utilise Excel for detailed financial analysis, data manipulation, and reporting. Gain skills in programming languages such as Python or R to enhance data analysis and automate processes.
• Acquire knowledge in capital structure, cost of capital, and capital budgeting to support financial decision-making.
• Understand ethical considerations in finance and become familiar with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements to ensure adherence to industry standards.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with financial software and tools, and experience with advanced Excel functions. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R is a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.
• A genuine passion for motorsport and a drive to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team setting.
• Any prior experience in HR, whether through internships, placements, or part-time roles, is highly desirable but not essential.

What Can Williams Offer You?

At Williams, we pride ourselves on offering more than just a job. We provide an environment where your contributions truly matter:

• Location: Our headquarters in Grove, Oxfordshire, spans a multi-acre complex with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a competitive holiday package, along with access to on-site amenities like a subsidized restaurant, free parking, and large green spaces for relaxation.
• Wellbeing: Enjoy our 24-hour on-site gym, along with free fitness classes such as outdoor bootcamps, Pilates, and yoga.
• Professional Growth: You’ll work with some of the most advanced technologies and brightest minds in motorsport.
• Community: Participate in staff events, open days, and more, fostering a strong sense of community.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a supportive environment and are open to discussing reasonable job adjustments to support your application and employment.

Additional Information:

This job description is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks that are reasonable and within their capabilities.

About Williams Racing

HISTORY IN THE MAKING.

We are on a long-term mission to return to the front of the grid and are looking for the brightest and best talent to help us get there.

At Williams we believe that our people and culture are the secret to success. Our legacy is built on pioneering, a passion for racing, working together to push the boundaries of cutting-edge technology and never giving up - dating right back to our inspirational founder Sir Frank Williams.

Now we are writing the next chapter under the technical leadership of Team Principal James Vowles, underpinned by our values of Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Resilience, and Accountability. Our diverse team of over 1,000 dedicated and determined racers is based at our technology campus in the heart of the UK's Motorsport Valley in rural Oxfordshire. Roles vary from designers and mechanics to machinists and marketers, cooks and cleaners to aerodynamicists and engineers - each one vital to our success.

We have a proud history of inspiring young minds and opening up paths into F1, right the way through from primary school to apprentices and university graduates. Join the next generation of innovators and winners at Williams or find out how a career in motorsport could work for you.

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