Finance Director

Location:

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Human Resources Purchasing & Supply Chain

Advertiser:

CRH

Job ID:

130896564

Posted On: 

03 August 2024

  

Country:  Ireland 
City:  Dublin

About CRH

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world with over 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world.

To find out more, visit our website crh.

 

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
Responsibilities

In this role, you
will:

 Manage the financial activities and performance of the various business units within the regional structure

 Continuously review the financial strategy and policies to ensure they align with Company objectives

 Lead the evolution of the finance organisational structure across Europe as part of operating model enhancements and further integration of the businesses

 Contribute to the achievement of the company’s business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy

  Coach and develop all direct reports and the wider finance function to drive a high-performance culture in alignment with the broader Europe Finance talent agenda

 Establish close working relationships with all key internal, CRH and external stakeholders

 Drive the evolution of the Company’s finance function including further ERP rollouts and development of necessary tools including Performance management, Data analytics, MI systems

 Prepare and control the company’s annual operating budget

 Oversee the preparation of the company’s financial accounts

 Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and CRH Group policies

 Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures for efficient financial management and effective internal control

 Ensure appropriate risk management framework in place

 Lead and support the finance teams across the business in the delivery of major Capex projects and Acquisitions

 Provide 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 company

Key performance
indicators:

-Annual turnover growth and profitability targets (with clear focus on operating
margin)
-Annual business optimisation
targets
-Business Return on Net Assets
(RONA)
-Operating Cash Flow
(OCF)
-Annual strategic plan
targets
 

Key Functional Competencies and Relevant
Experience

You
are/have:
 
 Extensive senior level financial management experience within a global manufacturing/construction environment

 Relevant industry knowledge preferable

 Proven leadership and strategic mindset capabilities with ability to manage different stakeholders within a large multi-cultural organisation

 Proven ability to lead finance teams

 Excellent communication skills, with the flexibility and adaptability to liaise with and manage at all levels in the organisation

 Pragmatic, agile and flexible – has shown themselves to be performance and results driven

 Demonstrated a positive attitude, open-minded team player

 Ability to constructively challenge and influence other business leaders

 Member of Professional Accountancy Body – CIMA / ACA / ACCA / other

 The role will require travel within Europe and preferably based either in UK or Ireland

What CRH Offers
You

 A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 Highly competitive salary package

 Secondary benefits including medical benefits and tax saver schemes

 Group retirement savings program

 Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

 Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

 

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