Finance Director - Tracks & Courts

Job Title: Finance Director – Tracks & Courts

Job Description:

The Finance Director will provide strategic financial leadership across multiple entities within their business unit(s), overseeing the work of Entity Controllers and ensuring the successful integration of new entities to their business units through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The role will oversee all aspects of financial operations such as (AR, AP, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, etc) under the umbrella of the Entity Controllers.  This role will also involve managing the integration of critical IT systems—such as ERP, CRM, Project Management Tools, and Project Estimating Tools—ensuring that the finance function's requirements are met throughout system rollouts and transitions. Additionally, the Finance Director will be responsible for the creation, oversight, and continuous improvement of Management Business Reviews (MBRs), driving financial insights to support business strategy, performance, and decision-making.

This role requires a proactive, hands-on leader who can manage day-to-day financial operations across multiple business units while driving major transformation initiatives, including M&A integrations and IT systems changes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Oversight of Business Unit Finance:

• Lead and manage a team of Entity Controllers, overseeing their work in financial planning, financial operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Ensure business unit controllers are delivering accurate and timely financial statements, KPI reports, and variance analysis to senior leadership.
• Establish consistent financial processes and best practices across all business units, aligning with corporate objectives and optimizing financial performance.

2. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration:

• Lead the financial integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with corporate financial systems, processes, and controls.
• Manage the Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) calculation for acquisitions, ensuring accurate allocation of the purchase price.
• Coordinate financial reporting for new business units, ensuring that acquired companies meet corporate financial compliance, internal control standards, and reporting requirements.

3. Management Business Reviews (MBRs):

• In conjunction with the FP&A team, own the design, implementation, and ongoing management of Management Business Reviews (MBRs) across all Tracks & Courts business units, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Support the Tracks & Courts Financial Planning Analyst in preparing the MBRs that capture key financial and operational metrics, delivering valuable insights to senior leadership to aid in decision-making.

4. IT Systems Integration (ERP, CRM, Project Management, Project Estimating Tools):

• Oversee the financial perspective of the integration of new IT systems (ERP, CRM, Project Management Tools, Project Estimating Tools), ensuring finance requirements are met during system development, implementation, and testing phases.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, external consultants and the core TSP integration team to ensure the finance function is well-represented in system configuration and that financial data flows seamlessly across platforms.

5. Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis:

• Direct the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Provide senior management with financial analysis, forecasting, and recommendations, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance gaps across business units.
• Review financial and operational KPIs to assess business unit performance, making recommendations for improvements where necessary.

6. Team Management & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of business unit controllers and finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Conduct performance reviews, set development goals, and support training programs to enhance the capabilities of the finance team.
• Create a high-performance finance organization that can support business growth and adapt to evolving challenges in a dynamic business environment.

7. Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Communicate financial performance, forecasts, and recommendations clearly and effectively to various stakeholders, including executives, business unit leaders, and external partners.
• Act as the key liaison between the finance function and other departments (e.g., IT, operations, sales), ensuring financial processes and goals are aligned with broader business objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CPA)
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a management role including significant experience in the construction industry and managing multiple Entity Controllers or finance teams.
• Proven experience in M&A financial integration, financial reporting, and post-acquisition integration processes.
• Experience overseeing the integration of IT systems, including ERP, CRM, Project Management, or Project Estimating Tools, from a financial perspective.
• Deep understanding of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, with a track record of driving improvements in business performance.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience leading teams, mentoring talent, and developing high-performing finance organizations.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a multinational or publicly traded company.
• Expertise in financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce (CRM), and project management tools like MS Project or Primavera.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance financial goals with operational realities.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering tangible business value.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Working Environment:

• Full-time, with potential for remote or hybrid working arrangements depending on company policy and location.
• Travel will be required for M&A integration projects, system implementations, and business unit meetings. (expect minimum 1 trip per month)

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.