Regional Finance Director - Northern Europe

Unilin Flooring UK & Ireland; Newry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building materials sector is seeking a Regional Finance Director to oversee financial operations across North-Western Europe from their Newry office. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the leadership team to shape strategic direction, ensuring compliance, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

Company Car

Enhanced Company Pension Contribution

Private Medical Cover

Income Protection

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Product Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven ability to develop and manage teams effectively.
• Experience managing remote teams and overseeing projects across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across North-Western Europe.
• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Act as a strategic business partner to enhance profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualification

Job description

Regional Finance Director - Northern Europe

Regional Finance Director - Northern Europe

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We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Financial Director to oversee financial operations across North-Western Europe from our Head Office in Newry. This high-level role involves close collaboration with the Financial Controller, leading the Finance and Administration functions to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

As a key member of the leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, enhancing profitability, and ensuring full compliance with financial regulations. Your expertise will be instrumental in identifying potential risks, proposing innovative solutions, and driving performance improvement initiatives across the business.

This is a hands-on position requiring a balance of operational focus and strategic leadership to support the company's continued growth and success.

Who are you?

• Embody the company values – Passion, Respect, Excellence, Entrepreneurship.
• Drive the preparation and timely delivery of monthly management accounts and financial reports to ensure accurate financial insights.
• Oversee weekly cash flow forecasting, ensuring the company remains within agreed bank facility limits.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and updating of budgets and costing systems to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis to drive business development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with taxation deadlines while maintaining strong relationships with auditors, bankers, and external stakeholders.
• Strengthen corporate governance processes to enhance financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Take full accountability for the accuracy and integrity of credit control and purchase ledgers, effectively managing the performance of financial teams.
• Monitor working capital trends, ensuring effective cash flow management and financial stability.
• Act as a strategic business partner, collaborating with departments to deliver high-quality financial support.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assess ad-hoc business cases, conducting investment analysis to support informed management decisions.
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and manage teams effectively.
• Commercially driven mindset, combining strategic financial planning with business growth initiatives.
• Proven technical expertise in financial management, capable of handling complex financial operations.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and driving change.
• Experience managing remote teams and overseeing projects across multiple locations.
• High levels of energy and commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Willingness to travel to our offices in Sweden and Head office in Belgium.

What can you expect?

• Location: Newry, Greenbank Industrial Estate, perfectly located between Belfast & Dublin
• Company Car
• Enhanced Company Pension Contribution
• Private Medical Cover
• Income Protection
• An employer with a clear sustainability strategy (for our planet, customers, and employees)
• We invest in your development and believe in lifelong learning
• Enjoy great discounts on our products

Who are we?

Unilin is an international leader in interior design and building solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. With our flooring, panels, insulation materials, and technologies, we are present in the homes and workplaces of millions of people, as well as in public spaces around the world. Our brands Quick-step, Pergo, and Moduleo are probably familiar to you. Worldwide, around 8,300 employees work every day to push boundaries and innovate. Want to know more about our story? Be sure to check out our website.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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