Job Description

Singer UK - Financial Controller



Since 2009, our focus - indeed obsession - has been the pursuit of a meticulously restored and reimagined air-cooled Porsche 911. Our lofty objective to distil, enhance and recombine the strands of greatness that have long marked the Porsche 911 as iconic.



Today, the cars we restore to bespoke commission for our global clientele appear in the world's most prestigious global automotive shows and publications.

Singer Vehicle Design is offering you the opportunity to join brilliant people in building this growing and exciting business.



The Company



Singer Vehicle Design was formed in 2009 to explore the creative possibilities within the vibrant world of the classic automobile. We are dedicated to the passionate study, preservation, and optimisation of the world's most respected high-performance vehicles.



There are no shortcuts to achieve this. Every detail is considered and finessed. The highest standards of execution and finish reflect our company's quest for excellence in all areas.

Our philosophy remains:

Everything is Important.

The Job:

Financial Controller

Reports to:

UK Head of Finance

Member of:

Finance

Hours of Work:

08:00 - 17:00 (flexibility to allow for USA requirements)

Location:

Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire, NN11 3UB

The Role:

Take ownership of the UK accounts and ensure their accuracy. Manage the UK AP and Payroll functions. Ensuring all month end processes are completed in a timely manner and we adhere to expected close schedules/timings. Communicate regularly with the US controller to ensure all transactions are posted correctly. Ensure we are compliant with both US & UK GAAP (ASC & IFRS) and flag any change requirements to the finance leadership team in a timely manner. Sign off on month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations. Responsible for fixed asset management, including standard monthly postings and keeping the register up to date. Take a leading role in compliance activities such as the statutory audit, R&D work and payroll compliance. Assist FP&A with information requirements for budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

What else will you get involved in?



Business Partnering Strategic planning Be proactive and look to improve systems and processes where possible Ad-hoc assistance with other accounts duties where required

Who are we looking for?



You will have a strong background in financial accounting along with a chartered accounting qualification, post qualification experience and possess good leadership qualities. You will be very technically competent in all areas of finance. You will be a strong people manager with experience managing teams. As one of our Team you will naturally have an understanding and appreciation for manufacturing and brand requirements. We work in a fast-paced environment so the ability to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought and decisive authority is crucial. There may be the need to travel within the UK to suppliers and occasionally to the USA HQ. You will have the determination to drive forward the business to 'Best-in-Class' performance standards in line with brand expectations and be a lateral thinker able to think outside of the box to make structured and objective decisions. Other traits of a successful Singer employee will include excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent attention to detail.

Requirements:

Fully qualified chartered accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA etc.) Strong People Manager with experience managing teams Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally from with the automotive industry Proficiency in all MS packages incl. Intermediate skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc. (Advanced skills would be advantageous) Full, clean driving licence

The role is predominantly based out of our Woodford Halse facility with the flexibility to work remotely dependent on business requirements.

Benefits:

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Private medical insurance On-site parking Free refreshments Company pension Company events

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

The closing date for all applications is 30 January 2026. Singer Body & Paint reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.

To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website: http://singervehicledesign.com