Finance Manager - Industry, UK

at  Etex Group

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.

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.