pbr / /ppAbout the Role /ppWe are looking for an experienced and commercially minded strongFinance Director, Europe UK /strong, based in Rome, to lead the Finance function across the region. /ppWorking closely with the strongSVP, Europe UK /strong, 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. /ppThe 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. /ppThe 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. /ppKey Responsibilities /ppPerformance Management Business Partnership /pulliAct as a key strategic finance partner to the strongSVP, Europe UK /strong and the Regional Management Team, supporting business and financial strategy and providing sound financial recommendations. /liliPartner with regional business leaders to drive profitability, financial performance and key business KPIs. /liliLead the regional financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and Group objectives. /liliProvide timely and accurate management information, including monthly PL, KPI reporting, forecasts, budgets and financial analysis. /liliMonitor financial performance against budget, forecast, prior year and business plans, identifying trends, opportunities and areas requiring corrective action. /liliProvide financial insights and foresight to support strategic and operational decision-making. /liliEvaluate business performance against the external environment, market trends and relevant industry benchmarks. /liliSupport the SVP and business development teams in evaluating the financial feasibility and attractiveness of potential new business opportunities. /liliLead financial analysis and feasibility assessments for new investments, partnerships, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives. /liliWork closely with the SVP, Group CFO and relevant stakeholders on strongfinancial and tax due diligence for MA opportunities /strong and assess the financial attractiveness of potential investments. /li /ulpFinancial Controls, Governance Risk Management /pulliEnsure compliance with strongPPG Financial Accounting Policies, Treasury Policies and Group Tax Policies /strong. /liliEnsure the integrity, accuracy and reliability of financial numbers and records across the region.



/liliOversee the timely preparation of management accounts, statutory accounts, audits and other financial reporting requirements. /liliEnsure compliance with applicable local accounting, taxation and regulatory requirements across the Europe UK region. /liliMonitor financial performance and KPIs against plans and historical performance, proactively identifying risks and opportunities and taking appropriate actions. /liliIdentify financial and commercial risks associated with planned business activities and ensure appropriate mitigation plans and controls are established. /liliEnsure effective cash management and efficient utilization of the region's cash resources in line with Group policies. /liliWork closely with local management and Group functions to proactively identify and manage areas of business risk, including: /liliCustomer credit and solvency risks /liliBad debt and customer concentration risks /liliSupplier dependency and supplier solvency risks /liliTax and regulatory risks /liliForeign exchange and currency risks /liliFraud and business ethics risks /liliLitigation and other material business risks /liliEnsure all material actual or potential risks are appropriately escalated and communicated to relevant Group functions. /li /ulpCost Management Regional Procurement Partnership /pulliPartner closely with the Regional Procurement function to identify, evaluate and deliver cost optimization and value-for-money opportunities across the region. /liliDrive cost reduction through procurement optimization, supplier negotiations, process efficiencies, elimination of unnecessary costs and economies of scale. /liliProvide financial analysis and insights to support procurement strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiations and commercial decisions. /liliMonitor procurement-related spend, savings initiatives and financial benefits to ensure agreed targets are delivered. /liliWork collaboratively with Regional Procurement and business leaders to identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency. /liliEnsure appropriate financial controls and governance are applied to procurement and supplier-related activities. /liliSupport the development of regional cost management initiatives and track their financial impact on the PL. /li /ulpLeadership Team Management /pulliLead, develop and motivate the regional Finance team, fostering a strong culture of financial discipline,



accountability and business partnership. /liliBuild and maintain a high-performing Finance organization with strong technical, analytical and commercial capabilities. /liliEnsure Finance team members have the appropriate skills, knowledge and development opportunities to support the evolving needs of the business. /liliEstablish clear objectives, KPIs and performance expectations for the Finance team. /liliDevelop succession plans and ensure appropriate talent pipelines within the regional Finance function. /liliPromote collaboration between Finance, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, HR and other business functions. /li /ulpRequirements /pulliBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline. A Master's degree or MBA is preferred. /liliProfessionally qualified accountant; br / strongACA, ACCA, CIMAor equivalent qualification /strong is preferred. /lilistrong12+ years of relevant finance experience /strong, ideally gained within a sizeable international or multinational organization, with strong3–5 years in a regional or senior finance leadership capacity /strong. /liliStrong commercial and strategic business acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. /liliStrong understanding of strongIFRS, auditing standards, lease accounting and taxation matters /strong relevant to the UK and Europe. /liliExperience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, PL management and performance management. /liliExperience in financial due diligence, business feasibility analysis, investments, joint ventures and/or MA is highly desirable. /liliStrong knowledge of financial controls, risk management, governance and regulatory compliance. /liliDemonstrated experience in cost optimization and working closely with procurement teams to deliver measurable financial benefits. /liliStrong leadership, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. /liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively across functions and cultures. /liliAgile and adaptable, with proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, dynamic and internationally diverse environment. /liliExcellent command of strongEnglish is mandatory /strong /liliProficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms and business intelligence/reporting tools. /li /ulpbr / /ppThe ideal candidate will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks. They will oversee the financial operations of the business and provide frequent financial reports. They will also assure strict adherence to financial regulations and compliance. /ppbr / /ppbr / /p

📌 Finance Director Europe & Uk (Based In Rome) (Roma)
🏢 Plaza Premium Group
📍 Roma