Finance Manager - Industry, UK

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
 

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Finance Manager for Industry, UK. This is a hybrid role with an office location in Measham.

 In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial performance and strategic direction of the business. This is a key leadership position within the company, offering an exciting opportunity to shape our future growth and profitability.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager, providing financial insights and facilitating productive business discussions.
• Oversee the finance function within the legal entity, ensuring compliance with internal control policies and effective financial governance.
• Be an active member of the local leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Coordinate and drive strategic discussions with the Division, identifying growth initiatives and performance improvement measures.
• Monitor and improve P&L and balance sheet performance, with a focus on commercial profitability, overheads, and recurring free cash flow.
• Support commercial decision-making and negotiations for key matters from both a customer and supplier perspective.
• Play a key role in the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process by providing detailed financial analysis.
• Drive a performance-oriented culture within operations, analysing and addressing variances in a standard costing environment.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including Group reporting, while providing forward-looking financial insights to drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Etex Business Services teams in Europe and the UK, particularly in the context of the new SAP ERP implementation.
• Lead the finance team, fostering talent development, effective performance management, and creating meaningful personal development plans for team members.

What you’ll bring:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with several years of relevant experience in finance, including business partnering, driving profitability, and overseeing P&L and balance sheet performance.
• Pragmatic, results-driven approach with an analytical mindset to monitor performance and support strategic decision-makers.
• Proactive problem solver with a forward-thinking approach to identifying challenges and implementing measures to enhance performance.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience acting as a trusted advisor and participating in local leadership teams.
• Proficiency in SAP is a must
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• 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