About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Director, Europe & UK, based in Rome, to lead the Finance function across the region.
Working closely with the SVP, Europe & UK, the Regional Management Team, and Group Finance, the Finance Director will act as a strategic business partner, providing financial leadership, insights and recommendations to support sustainable growth, profitability and operational excellence across the region.
The role will have primary responsibility for the financial affairs of the PPG Group within the Europe & UK region, ensuring strong financial performance, effective cost management, robust financial controls, regulatory compliance and high-quality financial reporting.
The Finance Director will work closely with Regional Procurement and other key business functions to identify and deliver cost optimization, efficiency and value-for-money opportunities across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Management & Business Partnership
Act as a key strategic finance partner to the SVP,



Europe & UK and the Regional Management Team, supporting business and financial strategy and providing sound financial recommendations.
Partner with regional business leaders to drive profitability, financial performance and key business KPIs.
Lead the regional financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and Group objectives.
Provide timely and accurate management information, including monthly P&L;, KPI reporting, forecasts, budgets and financial analysis.
Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast, prior year and business plans, identifying trends, opportunities and areas requiring corrective action.
Provide financial insights and foresight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Evaluate business performance against the external environment, market trends and relevant industry benchmarks.
Support the SVP and business development teams in e

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