Area Finance Manager

Join Crown Paints and Hempel as our new Area Finance Manager At Crown Paints and Hempel, we’re building a brighter future through sustainable solutions and purposeful partnerships. As our Area Finance Manager, you’ll contribute to the financial direction of our business across the UK, Ireland, and parts of Europe—bringing clarity to complex data and supporting confident decision-making.  This position is based in Darwen, UK, and offers a hybrid working model.  A finance role where your impact is felt  This role oversees key financial processes, ensures compliance across borders, and connects with teams to turn numbers into insights. Collaboration is central—this is about building trust, sharing knowledge, and finding better ways of working together. Join a company where finance isn’t just about reporting—it’s about enabling progress. Let’s shape what’s next together!  Key responsibilities include:  Ensure accurate financial reporting, in partnership with our Global Business Services team  Guide and support an international finance team  Oversee compliance with statutory, audit and tax regulations in multiple locations  Interpret financial data to support regional and global decisions  Participate in improvement initiatives as part of our NextGen Finance project  Collaborate across departments and geographies on finance operations  Contribute to projects focused on simplifying and aligning global finance processes  What helps in this role:  Background in finance, accounting, or auditing, with a recognised accounting qualification  Familiarity with tools like SAP, Excel, or OneStream  Interest in financial storytelling and insight generation  Comfort working across teams, time zones, and cultures  An open, curious approach and a focus on continuous learning  Why join Crown Paints and Hempel?  We’re a global company with local heart. Here, people are encouraged to contribute, grow, and shape the future of their work. We believe diversity leads to better outcomes and are committed to building an inclusive environment where every voice matters.  Our benefits include:  28 days holiday plus bank holidays  Flexible working arrangements  Private health insurance  Competitive pension scheme  Sound like a good fit? Join us and help shape a finance function that makes a difference!  Apply now and take the next step in a career with purpose