Senior Financial Controller

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do. 

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empower our teams to thrive and perform at their best.

A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead, supported by our commitment to your development and well-being. 

About the role: 

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact? Join us as Senior Financial Controller and drive operational excellence! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business units to align local controlling activities with strategic objectives and provide consultative financial support.
• Support the Record-to-Report process, ensuring the integrity, completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
• Deliver statutory reporting in compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation, standardisation and continuous improvement.
• Implement digital solutions such as Power BI, Robotics and AI to improve efficiency and forecasting accuracy.
• Champion finance digital transformation initiatives and drive adoption of new tools and ways of working.
• Ensure compliance with the Group Internal Control Framework and required financial controls.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience in financial management and financial control, including period-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Expertise in Power BI, with familiarity with Robotics, Machine Learning and AI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, collaboration and change leadership skills, with experience working in a fast-changing international matrix organisation.

Why Join Us:

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.