Finance Product Development Analyst - Milton KeynesAbout The RoleSALARY: From £48,109 up to £60,137 pa dependent on experienceLOCATION: Milton KeynesHYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Part Time Permanent working 32 hoursCLOSING DATE: 21/01/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier, if we receive a high volume of applications.We’re looking for a Finance Product Development Analyst to be the voice of Finance in driving change! In this high impact role, you’ll play a key role in shaping cross-functional change initiatives and ensuring Finance stays at the heart of every change. You’ll identify opportunities to improve processes, coordinate Finance involvement in major initiatives, and make sure everything meets financial controls and regulatory compliance standards. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving, planning, and collaborating to deliver smooth, impactful changeWhat you’ll be doing:Be the Finance change champion – deliver a consultative service to the business, lead projects that transform processes, systems, and reporting to keep us ahead in a fast-moving, changing regulatory business landscape on behalf of the Finance Department.Collaborate and influence – work closely with IT, Product and business teams, acting as the voice of Finance to ensure successful outcomesShape the future of Finance – assess the impact of new initiatives, advise on solutions, and ensure changes deliver real value.Drive innovation and efficiency – analyse processes and data flows, identify improvements, and implement best practices that boost performance.Own Finance’s role in technology upgrades – manage testing, system enhancements, and business transitions to deliver seamless change.Champion automation and digitalisation – support RPA initiatives and help Finance embrace smarter ways of working.Deliver measurable impact – identify, quantify and monitor benefits, report progress, and ensure every change adds value to the business.Build knowledge and capability – document changes, processes, share insights, and help Finance teams stay informed and ready for change.What you’ll bring:Change management know-how – proactive team member, able to lead and manage multiple change initiatives concurrently for the Finance Department. Experience with methodologies like Prince2 or Lean Six Sigma is a plus.Financial services background – solid understanding of industry practices and regulations.Finance systems expertise – knowledge of SAP and core Finance processes (month-end, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, transaction processing, double-entry/postings).Process improvement leader – proven track record of implementing new processes, IT change, driving efficiency and delivering impactful change.Analytical mindset – ability to use data and analytics to solve complex problems.Process mapping skills – familiarity with tools and techniques (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to diagnose and improve workflows.Tech-savvy communicator – strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Objects to present complex topics simply.Influential collaborator – confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and building strong relationships across Finance and the organisationClear communicator – able to explain complex information and influence decisions up to senior leadership.What’s in it for you?Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution.Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member.Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover, so you can select the benefits that matter to you.We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. About YouAbout UsWhy join VWFS UK?You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers.No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing TeamThis role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role
