Director, Finance

Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we’ve got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour. 

We are seeking a Finance Director  to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for driving our financial actions which includes tracking cash flow, analysing the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses, and proposing corrective actions. You will work closely with other senior executives and play a key role in developing and implementing financial strategies to ensure the organisation’s profitability and sustainability. 

This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our planned Bicester location and our office in Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field. 

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons. 

What you’ll do 

• Own and manage the statutory audit relationship, ensuring the compliant and efficient delivery of the audit engagement. 

• Lead potential transition to IFRS in a future period 

• Enable reporting on the findings from the statutory audit to the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) 

• Lead the external statutory reporting process, apply commercial acumen to the Business Review and corresponding notes to the accounts and make recommendations of disclosures that the directors may wish to make whilst always ensuring compliance 

• Be an advisor to the CFO on all technical accounting matters, make recommendations on how to address any challenges or complexities whilst maintaining compliance 

• Build a relationship with counterpart at the parent company in the UAE, align on accounting principles and deliver on all reporting requirements 

• Deliver monthly management accounts to the CFO and CEO that delivers a commercial and statutory understanding of the performance of the business 

• Report on the quarterly business performance to the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) 

• Lead all transactional finance functions and unlock strong payment reporting practices 

• Drive a strong credit rating, with clear understanding of all the levers to achieve this 

• Build a relationship with our banking partner(s) to manage liquidity, maximise earnings from cash held and minimise FX exposure  

• Work collaboratively across the finance function and wider business to be a mentor and advisor 

• Apply a digitally focused continuous improvement mindset in all aspects of the role 

• Structure an effective work class team, adopt line management responsibilities of direct team, drive performance whilst providing coaching and ongoing development 

• Share knowledge, engage team members, and manage behaviours and relationships to ensure that the corporate services team is cohesive and collaborative 

Who you are 

• Extensive experience operating at this level, demonstrating skills in financial and accounting management including business planning and strategy, managing profitability, project management, formulating and monitoring budgets and financial reporting. 

• Qualified Accountant,  with experience in both practice and a related industry with a proven track record of excellence. 

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, drive and develop a high-performance culture with a team or teams 

• Excellent track record of building maintaining and leveraging strategic business relationships, with a communication style that engenders confidence and collaboration 

• Strong skills in managing relationships and third-party engagements, with multitasking capabilities. 

• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team, thriving in a deadline-driven setting. 

About Us 

Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world. 

Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.   

Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us.