Finance Director - Europe

Position: Finance Director - Europe (Permanent)
Location: Shawbury

Finance Director - Europe

Location:

Shropshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £Competitive plus Bonus + Private Healthcare + Flexible/Hybrid working

Seymour John has been retained by a successful international organisation seeking an exceptional Finance Director, Europe to join its senior leadership team. This is a pivotal position for a growth‑focused business with operations across multiple European countries. The role offers significant strategic influence, substantial autonomy, and the opportunity to shape financial performance across a diverse regional footprint.

The Opportunity

As Finance Director, you will provide strategic leadership across all European financial operations, partnering closely with senior executives to drive performance, support decision‑making, and ensure operational excellence. You will lead a talented finance team and play a central role in major initiatives including investment appraisal, transformation projects, and potential acquisitions.

This role requires a forward‑thinking leader who can balance strategic vision with hands‑on delivery, acting as both a business partner and a steward for robust financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the European finance team, ensuring high engagement and capability.

* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across all European operations.

* Provide high‑quality decision support to regional and functional leaders.

* Evaluate investment opportunities and cost‑efficiency initiatives to support sustainable growth.

* Lead financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and other strategic projects.

* Drive treasury, cash flow, banking relationships, and risk‑management activities.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

* Support efficiency, governance, and continuous improvement across finance processes.

Ideal Candidate

You will be:

* A senior finance professional with experience operating across multiple countries.

* Commercially astute, analytical, and able to influence at executive level.

* Capable of leading a multi‑disciplinary finance team and developing future leaders.

* Comfortable working in a dynamic, empowered culture where accountability is high.

* Experienced in driving strategic planning, business partnering, and operational excellence with strong people engagement skills.

* Experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Package & Benefits

* Performance related bonus of up to 20% of salary

* Matched pension contribution up to 5%.

* Private healthcare.

* 25 days holiday.

* Hybrid working (typically two days from home per week).

* Flexible working hours with early finish on Fridays.

* Additional employee benefits and engagement initiatives.

How to Apply

Applications are being handled in confidence through a retained executive search partner, Seymour John. To discuss the role, request an information pack, or apply, please contact:

Phil Topper – Director, Seymour John Recruitment Limited