Finance Manager - Northern Europe

Wavin UK, an Orbia business; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global building materials company is seeking a Finance Manager for Northern Europe in Doncaster. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates must have extensive manufacturing finance experience, proven leadership abilities, and relevant accounting qualifications. This is an opportunity to influence financial strategy in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to the company's success and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing finance and accounting.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams across multiple locations.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Produce accurate financial results and forecasts.
• Manage EBITA, NWC, and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Manufacturing finance experience

Leadership skills

International accounting standards

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Now Hiring: Finance Manager - Northern Europe

Wavin, an Orbia business

Location: Doncaster, UK

At Wavin, part of Orbia's Building & Infrastructure (B&I) business group, we’re passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions that help build healthier, more resilient environments for people and communities around the world.

We’re looking for a Finance Manager - Northern Europe who’s ready to make an impact — someone who thrives in a dynamic, purpose‑driven environment and wants to help shape the future of Operational Finance at Wavin.

About the Role

We are now looking for an accomplished Finance Manager to join our Northern Europe Business Unit, overseeing financial accounting, reporting, and business partnering for multiple manufacturing sites across the region.

This is not a “back‑office” finance role — it’s a highly visible leadership position that sits at the heart of our manufacturing operations. You’ll be the key financial partner to the Multi‑Plant Leader, working side‑by‑side with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance Leadership teams to drive performance, efficiency, and value creation across a diverse regional footprint.

• Lead and develop a team of three finance professionals based across multiple countries.
• Produce accurate, value‑adding monthly financial results, forecasts, and management reports.
• Manage EBITA, NWC, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasting and control.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, governance, and compliance with Group accounting policies.
• Oversee and implement internal audit action plans within agreed timelines.
• Lead CAPEX processes, from project preparation through to post‑completion reviews.
• Control operational overheads and ensure accurate reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Contribute to the Northern Europe Finance Leadership Team, shaping business strategy and outcomes.

About You

• Strong background in manufacturing finance and accounting, ideally within an international environment. Please be aware a manufacturing background is CRITICAL. Applicants without relevant manufacturing experience will not be considered.
• Proven leadership experience managing and motivating teams across multiple locations.
• Comprehensive understanding of international accounting standards and manufacturing cost structures.
• Excellent business partnering skills — translating financial insights into clear strategic action.
• Strong communication, analytical and influencing skills, with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel across Northern Europe as required.
• Degree educated or equivalent (preferable)
• Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

At Wavin, you’ll be part of a business that believes in making a difference — not just to our customers, but to the world around us. We’re building an environment where people thrive, ideas flow, and collaboration is at the core of everything we do.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape financial strategy, influence operational success, and grow your career in a global organisation that values both results and purpose.

Key Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Wholesale Building Materials, Plastics Manufacturing, and Building Construction

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