Plant Finance Business Partner

Summary

Plant Finance Business Partner

Location: Plovdiv Region, Bulgaria (Hybrid)

Ideal for finance professionals with strong accounting expertise who are ready to take the next step towards manufacturing finance, controlling, and business partnering.

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 empowers 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 a Plant Finance Business Partner in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with a strong accounting background who is looking to broaden their career into business partnering and manufacturing finance.

You'll join a fast-growing production site where flexibility, curiosity, and a hands-on mindset are key to success. As a trusted finance partner to the Plant Leadership Team, you'll help build a strong financial foundation for the business while developing your skills in controlling, performance management, and operational finance.

Whether you're currently a Senior Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Specialist, or have already started your journey into controlling, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact while accelerating your professional growth.

What you'll do

• Support the plant's budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and operational teams to provide financial insights and support business decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support cost control, profitability improvement, and productivity initiatives across the site.
• Coordinate monthly closing activities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Work closely with external accounting partners and support local accounting processes.
• Contribute to inventory control, manufacturing cost analysis, and financial compliance activities.
• Support investment projects, Capex evaluations, and business case preparation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, and Finance colleagues across the organisation.
• Help develop finance processes and controls that support the continued growth of the plant.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong accounting experience and understanding of financial reporting and financial controls.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Interest in developing towards controlling, manufacturing finance, or finance business partnering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing and growing environment.
• Hands-on mentality with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good Excel skills; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

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 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.
• Opportunity to join one of Etex's fastest-growing manufacturing operations.
• Unique development path from accounting into controlling and finance business partnering.
• Direct exposure to plant leadership and regional finance teams.
• High level of autonomy, visibility, and impact on business performance.
• International environment with strong opportunities for learning, growth, and career development.

Travel: Occasional travel required for meetings, training, and collaboration activities.