Regional Commercial Finance Director

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. 

Regional Commercial Finance Director

UK & Ireland | Remote with regular regional travel

We’re looking for a Regional Commercial Finance Director to lead finance across our UK & Ireland businesses and act as a trusted strategic partner to the regional leadership team.

This is a high‑impact role with responsibility for shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and enabling profitable growth across a complex, multi‑entity environment. You’ll lead a sizeable and experienced finance organisation and play a key role in major commercial and transformation initiatives.

Reporting to the VP Finance, Europe & Latin America, with a dotted line to the VP UK & Ireland, this role sits at the heart of decision‑making for the region.

What you’ll do

As Regional Commercial Finance Director, you will:

• Act as a senior commercial partner to UK & Ireland business leaders, supporting strategy, performance improvement and profitable growth

• Lead regional financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring strong financial visibility and accountability

• Deliver insightful analysis to support pricing, margin improvement, cost optimisation and investment decisions

• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and transformation, supporting delivery with robust financial insight

• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing finance organisation of c.25 FTE, including five direct reports

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with US GAAP, IFRS and UK statutory requirements, maintaining strong SOX‑aligned controls

• Partner closely with Corporate Finance teams including Controllership, Treasury, Internal Audit and Tax

• Drive improvements in working capital, inventory management and financial discipline

• Collaborate with HR on workforce planning, incentives and organisational development

• Contribute to cross‑regional and cross‑functional initiatives across Europe & Latin America

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a confident, credible finance leader with a strong commercial mindset and the presence to influence at senior level.

You’ll bring:

• 15+ years’ experience in senior finance leadership, commercial finance or controlling roles

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent)

• Experience working in a private equity–backed or similarly fast‑paced environment

• A strong track record of business partnering and decision support

• Experience leading large, multi‑entity finance teams

• Excellent analytical and financial modelling capability

• The ability to influence, challenge and partner with senior stakeholders

• Resilience and confidence leading through change and transformation

Experience in distribution, multi‑SKU retail, software or healthcare environments is preferred, with animal health sector experience a plus.

• Office based role with remote working

• Regular travel to Covetrus locations across the UK & Ireland

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible regional finance leadership role, shaping strategy, building capability and driving real commercial impact. You’ll work with ambitious leaders, complex businesses and meaningful growth agendas — with the autonomy to truly influence outcomes.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.