Digital Finance Director

HORSE Powertrain Limited is a worldwide leader in powertrain solutions. Headquartered in London, UK, the company employs 19,000 people globally across 17 plants and five R&D centres. It is born from a joint venture consolidating HORSE from Renault Group and Aurobay (Aurobay China & Aurobay Sweden) from GEELY, creating a unique Tier One business with the capability, know-how and expertise to develop ultra-low emission internal combustion engines and future powertrain technologies.

HORSE Powertrain Limited believes there is no one-size-fits-all solution to sustainable mobility and so is producing and developing products for the varying needs of customers around the world.

Your Role at HORSE Powertrain Limited

As Digital Finance Director, Corporate, you’ll lead the strategy and execution of digital finance initiatives that streamline processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and support our position as a Tier 1 automotive supplier. Working closely with finance leadership and IT teams, you’ll embed technology into the core of our finance operations — driving innovation, scalability, and performance across global functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital finance strategy that drives automation, improves reporting efficiency, and supports global operations.
• Lead digital transformation projects from concept to implementation, including ERP upgrades, automation tools, and cloud-based financial platforms.
• Build and apply advanced analytics and machine learning solutions to improve forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting — delivering actionable insights and predictive dashboards to senior leadership.
• Ensure seamless integration of digital tools into existing finance systems while maintaining compliance with global regulations, data governance, and cybersecurity standards.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with finance, IT, and operations to embed digital finance solutions into core processes, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and adoption.
• Manage global change initiatives to support the adoption of new technologies and foster a culture of innovation within the finance organization.
  
  

Skills And Experience

We’re looking for a forward-thinking finance leader with a strong technology foundation and a global mindset. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience leading digital finance transformation in a complex, global organization — ideally within the automotive or manufacturing sector.
• Deep knowledge of ERP systems, automation technologies, cloud-based financial tools, and modern data analytics platforms.
• A strategic mindset with hands-on ability to drive projects from concept to implementation.
• Demonstrated success in managing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to align finance, IT, and operational teams toward shared digital goals.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and data governance as they relate to digital finance systems.
• Executive presence and the ability to communicate complex insights clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders.
  
  

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to work on strategic projects and make a tangible impact.
• Benefits: Competitive salary with fixed and variable component, life insurance and pension plan (depending on location benefits may vary)
  
  

We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.