Regional Finance Director - Northern Europe (Newry/Manufacturing) VANRATH are delighted to be partnering exclusively with UNILIN, a global leader in interior design and building solutions, to recruit a Regional Finance Director.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a highly innovative and sustainable manufacturing business, operating at scale across Northern Europe.
The successful candidate will be based at UNILIN's regional HQ in Newry and will play a key role in driving financial strategy, performance, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
This is a hands-on and strategic leadership role with international exposure.
What's in it for you? Highly competitive base salary Excellent bonus potential Company car 33 days annual leave Private medical cover Enhanced pension contribution Income protection Hybrid/flexible working Strong opportunities for development and progression Discounts on UNILIN products A forward-thinking, sustainability-led business The Role: Take full ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across the North-Western Europe region Collaborate closely with the Managing Director and Financial Controller as a key member of the leadership team Lead and mentor a high-performing finance and admin team Deliver timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports Oversee cash flow forecasting and ensure adherence to bank facilities Drive improvements in financial systems, costing, budgeting, and business partnering Ensure full compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory obligations Provide strategic insight and analysis to support commercial and investment decisions Act as a key business partner to all operational teams across multiple regions Manage performance of financial teams across Northern Europe, including remote locations Monitor working capital and drive efficiency across inventory, payables, and receivables Travel as required to sites in Sweden and UNILIN's Head Office in Belgium About you: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years post-qualified experience Proven leadership experience in a commercial or manufacturing environment Strong technical knowledge in financial and management accounting Demonstrated experience working with international teams and multiple business units Strategic mindset with a commercial and improvement-driven approach High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external partners Willing to travel within Europe as required For further information on this exclusive vacancy, or any other Senior Finance role in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Joanne Gordon at VANRATH in the strictest confidence.
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