Alex Young

Finance Director at Volkswagen Financial Services (UK)

Greater Northampton Area, United Kingdom

About

A commercially orientated Finance leader with 20Yrs. experience in industries including: Financial Services, Logistics, Software, Retail, Hospitality & Manufacturing. Instrumental in driving financial strategies and projects to facilitate ambitious growth, efficiency and liquidity initiatives. Experienced at establishing, managing and leading high performing operational and technical teams. Proven track record for advising on and mobilising appropriately skilled resource to support the business on accounting, tax, treasury, operational, hedging and structured finance transactions, while providing guidance and technical oversight where necessary. Lead negotiator with investors, rating agencies and auditors on complex financial issues, audits and structures.

Experience

  • Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) (14 yrs 11 mos)
    • Financial Director
      Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • Director of Controlling, Treasury & Direct Banking
      Jul 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Director of Accounting and Treasury
      Jul 2020 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs

  • Group / Financial Accountant at Movianto UK
    Jul 2008 - Aug 2011 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Capital / Financial Accountant at Rileys Ltd
    Jun 2006 - Jul 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Assistant Accountant at Ciber UK Ltd
    Mar 2005 - Jun 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos