Head of Finance

Who We Are:

Since 1905, Etex has strived to be a global leader in lightweight construction solutions. Its acquisitions in fire protection, plaster technology, modular construction, and engineering have revolutionised the industry, aligning it with Etex’s core purpose of inspiring ways of living.

A global pioneer in lightweight construction, inspiring people to build safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful buildings. Our purpose, Inspiring Ways of Living, underpins everything we do. We want to inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are safe, sustainable, smart and beautiful. This is why we focus on effective lightweight solutions that enable people to build faster, better and more sustainably.

• He/she is part of the local Executive Committee (Excom), the local head of Finance, a sounding board, a trusted adviser and facilitator of productive business discussions, locally, regionally, and globally.
• He / She proposes, monitors, and supports in the execution of all action plans to sustainably improve the performance of the country (short and medium term) based on sound business analyses in coordination with different functions
• He / She has a clear responsibility to provide and explain all necessary and relevant financial information, past, current, and future. Responsible for all financial controls, forecasting activities and accounting for the Company.
• He / She should have a forward-looking view to ensure full execution of the current plans to improve the performance of the country, anticipate additional measures needed to offset any slowdown in the performance, rather than explaining the past performance.

• Controlling / reporting / forecasting (40%)
• Provide strong support to other Departments, especially Sales and Operations by providing guidelines and tools for decision making and setting strong sales forecasting process to help optimizing the overall supply chain.
• Conduct the Annual Reporting Cycle Plan, and to drive the rolling forecast processes for the company.
• Set a strong Sales and Margin control and safeguard the financial position (incl. free cash flow) and results for the company.
• Develop And Present Reports(income statements,balance sheets,profitability, etc.)and analyzes to the local Excom and to the Division.
• Responsible for cash management and the optimization of non-cash working capital.To advise business on how to measure financial impacts of decisions incl. Capex (Return on Investments).
• Ensure full compliance of the Company with regards to local and Group monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting and reporting, as well as tax obligations.
• Leadeffortstocomplywithanygovernmentalorregulatoryorganizationfinancialrequirements of the company. Ensure compliance of tax returns and tax obligations, including the set up of necessary business licenses and Tax ID’s, etc., for new states in which employees reside.
• Manage Accounting Practices according to IFRS (for Group reporting purposes)&localGAAPtodeliverreliable annual accounts according to the country’s legislation. With the support of the Shared Service Center you are responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual close. You exercise correct & reliable controls of the Shared Service Center for the transactional activities.
• Provide appropriate resources for internal and external financial and process audits, including annual Workers Comp, Retirement Audit, etc.
• Reviews payroll reports from HR for accuracy. Prepares all journal entries (payroll and accruals) for upload into SAP.
• Provides month end payroll reporting (FTE count, hours etc.) to plant manager and shared services. 

• Strategy and Business Partner (60%)
• Coordinates & animates the strategic discussions & process in the country. In this context, he/she works closely with the local management to identify future growth segments.
• Contribute to develop and implement the strategy for the company together with the company management team.
• He / She is involved in commercial decision making and negotiations for material matters.
• He / She is an active player in the S&OP (Demand Planning) process providing the finance analysis.
• Build Business Plans for major Capex and acquisitions.
• Provide relevant and verified financial KPI’s and information to other departments (Sales, manufacturing).
• Prepare and lead the Credit Committee.
• To be the primary point of contact for tax authorities and external auditors.
• To be the leader of any project from Group/Division with regards to Finance/Administration.
• To be involved in any Hedging operations.
• Ensure compliance of any Group policy with regards to legal/finance and other policies in their scope.
• Point of contact for legal issues or work in close co-ordination with a legal team if appropriate.
• To be involved in financial aspects of local contracts (excluding employment contracts).
• Integration of new acquired businesses, if any.

• Coach and mentor company finance staff, to train direct report for them to evolve into a back-up for the operational tasks of the position.
• Train “non-Finance staff” of the company- through communication and coaching to help them understand the financial implications of major decisions/actions.

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required. (Master’s degree preferred)

• Minimum experience: Experience required accounting & finance including managerial experience. At least 5 years of operational experience in finance.  Experience with managing direct reports and teams.

• Language skills: Fluency in English, both verbally and in written.

• Desired certificates: Certified Public Accountant (preferred), Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or similar certification is a plus.

• Travel: International travel will be expected approximately 1-2 times annually. Valid passport necessary

• Functional Knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of Finance, reporting, controlling and taxation.
• Experience with international accounting standards (IFRS) is a plus.
• Excellent Excel knowledge is a must.
• SAP experience is an asset.
• Experience working with multinational firms.

• Together with the other US Excom members responsible for the financial performance of the company. Managing the finance budget.
• Full Line report to Divisional Finance Director, dotted line report to Managing Director
• This role is primarily onsite in our Maryville, TN location however some hybrid/remote work is available

The list of duties and accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive and the role holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of their role.