Finance Director - EMEA Seating

Finance Director – EMEA Seating

Finance Director – EMEA Seating

Apply locations Northampton, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR100322

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for the European region.
• Fulfil a key role in the European leadership team, contributing to business planning, investment decisions, and operational strategy.
• Develop and manage regional budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Identify risks and opportunities and advise on corrective actions to support business goals

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with local statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, audit standards, and financial regulations in all European jurisdictions.
• Manage statutory audits and liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors.
• Work with HQ finance teams to ensure seamless consolidation and global reporting alignment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines on routine and ad hoc requests.

Business Partnering & Operational Support

• Partner with Operations, Sales, HR, and Procurement functions to provide financial insights and drive performance improvements.
• Support plant-level teams in cost accounting, margin analysis, and working capital management.
• Monitor and reporting out the on KPIs and provide actionable insight to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Create and present monthly business reviews to senior management.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a regional finance team, including country controllers and accountants
• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive process harmonization and automation across the region to increase efficiency.
• Support ERP optimization and integration initiatives in collaboration with IT and HQ finance teams.
• Champion best practices in internal controls and financial governance

Required Skills and Experience

• CIMA/ACCA qualified
• 5+ years of experience in senior finance roles, within a US multinational manufacturing business.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, local European accounting standards, and tax compliance.
• Experience working within multi-country operations and teams in a matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to lead financial strategy, business partnering, and process improvement.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., AX Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Willingness to travel across European sites as needed
• Experience with DB pension schemes

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