Join Crown Paints and Hempel as our new Area Finance Manager At Crown Paints and Hempel, we re building a brighter future through sustainable solutions and purposeful partnerships. As our Area Finance Manager, you ll contribute to the financial direction of our business across the UK, Ireland, and parts of Europe bringing clarity to complex data and supporting confident decision-making. This position is based in Darwen, UK, and offers a hybrid working model. A finance role where your impact is felt This role oversees key financial processes, ensures compliance across borders, and connects with teams to turn numbers into insights. Collaboration is central this is about building trust, sharing knowledge, and finding better ways of working together. Join a company where finance isn t just about reporting it s about enabling progress. Let s shape what s next together! Key responsibilities include: Ensure accurate financial reporting, in partnership with our Global Business Services team Guide and support an international finance team Oversee compliance with statutory, audit and tax regulations in multiple locations Interpret financial data to support regional and global decisions Participate in improvement initiatives as part of our NextGen Finance project Collaborate across departments and geographies on finance operations Contribute to projects focused on simplifying and aligning global finance processes What helps in this role: