Finance Director
Drive Commercial Performance, Data Excellence & Strategic Growth
Europa is a fast‑moving, privately owned distributor of electrical components and solutions, supplying the UK electrical wholesale and catalogue markets. We are seeking a commercially astute Finance Director who can shape strategy, elevate decision‑making, and lead the business through its next phase of growth.
This role suits a leader who thrives in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment and understands the value of accurate data in driving competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial leadership with a passion for analytics, master data governance, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will ensure the business has the insight, systems and discipline needed to make quick, confident and profitable decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
- Partner with the Managing Director and Board to influence long‑term planning and overall business direction.
- Drive margin improvement, pricing insight, cost discipline and commercial decision‑making.
- Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth initiatives, investment decisions and market opportunities.
Financial Control & Governance
- Oversee all financial transactions, internal controls and compliance frameworks.
- Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance (audit, tax, reporting).
- Maintain the risk register and strengthen governance across the organisation.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecast processes.
- Deliver accurate, timely management accounts, KPIs and performance dashboards.
- Oversee long‑term cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
Master Data, Analytics & Systems Leadership
- Own master data accuracy, governance and strategic utilisation across the business.
- Ensure data structures, reporting tools and analytics enable fast, high‑quality decision making.
- Oversee ERP, finance systems and BI platforms, ensuring scalability and integration.
- Champion data literacy and an insight‑driven culture across all departments.
Corporate Finance & Risk
- Manage banking relationships, funding structures and treasury activities.
- Lead insurance negotiations and broader risk management activities.
- Support investment appraisal and capital allocation decisions.
Information Technology Leadership
- Develop and deliver an IT strategy aligned with business growth and operational efficiency.
- Ensure robust cybersecurity, data protection and system resilience.
Leadership & Culture
- Lead, mentor and develop high‑performing Finance and IT teams.
- Promote accountability, continuous improvement and commercial thinking.
- Act as a visible ambassador for Europa’s values and ways of working.
Your Team
You will lead established Finance and IT functions with the opportunity to enhance capability, strengthen processes and elevate the role of data across the business.
About You
- Qualified: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
- Experienced: Senior finance leadership in a high‑volume, transaction‑heavy distribution or manufacturing environment.
- Data‑driven: Strong understanding of master data, analytics, systems and process transformation.
- Commercial: Able to turn financial insight into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Influential: Credible communicator at Board and operational levels.
- Forward‑thinking: Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Group personal pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Death in service benefit
- Enhanced health & wellbeing benefit
- Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discounts
