Regional Finance Director North-Western Europe

5 days ago

Newry, United Kingdom Unilin Full time

About Unilin


Founded in 1960, Unilin has grown to become a global leader in the design and production of high-quality flooring systems, including laminate, parquet, and luxury vinyl tile (LVT). Our flagship brands, Quick-Step® and Pergo®, are renowned for their exceptional quality, cutting-edge style, and innovation. With a workforce of over 8,300, 100 locations, and annual sales surpassing €2.5 billion in 2023. Unilin continues to excel in the marketplace by offering a diverse range of premium products and a customer-centric approach.


We currently have a vacancy at our Head Office in Newry for a Regional Finance Director North-Western Europe


Location: Newry, Greenbank Industrial Estate, perfectly located between Belfast & Dublin

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Reports to: General Manager, North Western Europe

Responsible for - Financial Controller, Credit Controllers and Purchase Ledger Clerk

Salary: Competitive

Bonus: TBC

Company car – Yes

Benefits: 6% company pension contribution, healthcare coverage for the employee, 32 holidays per year


Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Financial Director to join our Head Office in Newry, overseeing financial operations across North-Western Europe. This high-level role involves close collaboration with the Financial Controller to lead the Finance and Administration functions, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. You will use financial insights to identify potential risks, provide solutions, and drive performance improvement initiatives across the business.


As a key member of the leadership team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the company, overseeing financial governance, enhancing profitability, and ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations. This is a hands-on position that requires both operational focus and strategic leadership.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead the preparation and timely delivery of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
  • Oversee weekly cash flow forecasting to ensure the company remains within agreed bank facility limits.
  • Facilitate the preparation, monitoring, and updating of budgets and costing systems to support strategic decision-making.
  • Provide in-depth financial analysis to support business development and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure all taxation deadlines are met, and maintain effective relationships with auditors, bankers, and other external stakeholders.
  • Develop and enhance corporate governance processes to strengthen financial controls and compliance.
  • Take full accountability for the accuracy and integrity of credit control and purchase ledgers, managing the performance of the Credit Control, Purchase Ledger, and Finance teams.
  • Monitor working capital evolution and ensure effective cash flow management.
  • Collaborate with other departments as a business partner, delivering a high standard of financial support and service.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Assess ad-hoc business cases and conduct investment analysis to support management decisions



Key Qualifications and Skills


  • Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Strong financial technical skills with a proven ability to manage complex financial operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, with excellent people management skills.
  • Highly commercial mindset, with a strategic approach to financial management and planning.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a proactive attitude towards challenges and change.
  • Experience working with remote teams and managing projects across multiple locations.
  • High levels of energy, with a drive for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, with overnight stays as required.



Why Join Us?


At Unilin, we pride ourselves on fostering innovation, collaboration, and integrity in everything we do. As a global leader in the flooring industry, we are looking for a Financial Director who shares our passion for excellence and is ready to play a pivotal role in shaping our future success.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to finance and are eager to contribute to a growing, forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you.

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