Plant Business Partner

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 Business Partner for our factories in Kapelle op den Bos (BE) and Goor (NL) - and drive operational excellence!

• Participate in the development of operational objectives in the 3-year Masterplan process aligned with Group and Division strategic objectives.
• Perform and share analysis addressing financial risks and opportunities regularly.
• Lead proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement, and corrective actions for facility financial optimization.
• Support the S&OP process in close collaboration with the supply chain.
• Own the financial aspects of the Capex process, including active participation in studies, project follow-up, cost tracking, and post-mortem analysis.
• Ensure effective and efficient internal controls, including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, financial reporting, and adherence to group policies and regulations.
• Act as a contact person for external auditors, EBS, and Internal Control, especially for inventory-related matters.
• Perform the plant’s monthly/annual closing process, prepare financial forecasts, and communicate results to management and non-financial personnel.
• Lead the Cost Performance Tracker process, ensuring proper cost tracking and collaborating closely with Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Drive plant profitability through actions aligned with targets, risk mitigation, resource prioritization, and providing insightful analytics.
• Work across organization boundaries to achieve plant, division, or group objectives, share best practices, and align teams and resources to solve problems and drive results.
• Lead and develops talent by creating an environment for effective performance management, talent evaluation, and utilization of people.
• Act as a resource for non-financial leaders, providing education and training on key finance principles.