Position Overview
Infrastructure Products Europe (IPE) seek to appoint a Finance Director. As an integral part of the organisational leadership team, the Finance Director will have oversight responsibility for the financial performance of the business and setting out the financial strategy for driving its long-term profitability and growth. In addition this role, they will provide strategic and financial guidance, insight, and analysis to ensure that our financial commitments, budgetary ambitions, and business optimisation targets are met.
The Finance Director will also have responsibility for the maintenance and development of all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and risk management and control of the company in line with all CRH and regulatory requirements and will have experience in providing input into M&A activities and planned capital investments
.
Key Tasks and Responsibiliti
esIn this role, you wil
l:Manage the financial activities and performance of the various business units within the regional structu
reContinuously review the financial strategy and policies to ensure they align with Company objectiv
esLead the evolution of the finance organisational structure across Europe as part of operating model enhancements and further integration of the business
esContribute to the achievement of the company’s business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strate
gyCoach and develop all direct reports and the wider finance function to drive a high-performance culture in alignment with the broader Europe Finance talent agen
daEstablish close working relationships with all key internal, CRH and external stakeholde
rsDrive the evolution of the Company’s finance function including further ERP rollouts and development of necessary tools including Performance management, Data analytics, MI syste
msPrepare and control the company’s annual operating budg
etOversee the preparation of the company’s financial accoun
tsEnsure compliance with legislative requirements and CRH Group polici
esDevelop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures for efficient financial management and effective internal contr
olEnsure appropriate risk management framework in pla
ceLead and support the finance teams across the business in the delivery of major Capex projects and Acquisitio
nsProvide analysis and guidance on external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the compa
ny
Key performance indicato
rs:Annual turnover growth and profitability targets (with clear focus on operating marg
in)Annual business optimisation targ
etsBusiness Return on Net Assets (RO
NA)Operating Cash Flow (O
CF)Annual strategic plan targ
ets
Key Functional Competencies and Relevant Experi
enceYou are/h
ave:Extensive senior level financial management experience within a global manufacturing/construction environ
mentRelevant industry knowledge prefer
ableProven leadership and strategic mindset capabilities with ability to manage different stakeholders within a large multi-cultural organisa
tionProven ability to lead finance t
eamsExcellent communication skills, with the flexibility and adaptability to liaise with and manage at all levels in the organisa
tionPragmatic, agile and flexible – has shown themselves to be performance and results dr
ivenDemonstrated a positive attitude, open-minded team pl
ayerAbility to constructively challenge and influence other business lea
dersMember of Professional Accountancy Body – CIMA / ACA / ACCA / o
therThe role will require travel within Europe and preferably based either in UK or Ire
land
What CRH Offer
s YouA culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal prom
otionHighly competitive salary pa
ckageSecondary benefits including medical benefits and tax saver sc
hemesGroup retirement savings pr
ogramHealth and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness cl
assesExcellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
