Financial Reporting Analyst Jobs

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As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener , smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview

The Financial Planning Analyst provides management reporting, financial analysis, and decision support. This position works to improve understanding of key business drivers and maximize results within the country/markets. The Financial Planning Analyst works closely with, and in support of, the FP&A Manager.

Responsibilities

• Adapt to ever evolving reporting requirements and accordingly update/develop reports
• Assist with planning and execution of various forecasting campaigns
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments
• Participate in review and enhancement to internal controls, accounting policies, and business processes
• Participate in the production of monthly reporting package
• Prepare and maintain forecasting file to collect and report weekly/monthly/annual performance
• Apply understanding of accounting principles, including controls and standards, in various scenarios
• Coordinate internal and external audit requirement for country
• Own the regional/segment balance sheet and ensure account balance are reconciled
• Perform standard and ad hoc financial analyses for country/markets/segments
• Provide analysis to support business decisions
• Prepare detailed month end analysis for cash flow, corporate cost, etc.
• Liaise with Shared Services Centre to ensure collaborative achievement of Finance objectives
• Monitor and ensure Month End reporting schedules and commitments are adhered to

Results/Accountabilities

• Advanced and frequent usage of system tools
• Continuous improvement of operating and reporting efficiencies
• Compliance with policies and procedures
• Effective flagging of business issues based on financial and trend analysis
• Acquire strong knowledge of the business
• Effective linkage of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other financial performance analyses with financial reporting
• Consistency of accounting/statutory reporting and product line reporting
• Timely monthly management reporting

Relationships With Others’ Jobs

• Interface with Finance Directors in monthly review/reporting process
• Frequent interaction with Finance Directors and Finance Managers
• Interaction with Shared Services Center
• Peer relationships within and across regions with other Analysts

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business with a major in accounting and finance; preferred CPA or equivalent recognized accounting and finance designation.
• Minimum 2-5 years of accounting and financial management experience with increasing responsibility
• Audit firm experience will be an asset

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to quickly gather systems knowledge and experience
• IFRS Technical skills and experience
• Willing to take new tasks
• Advanced Google sheets/MS Excel for reporting and data analysis
• Exceptional interpersonal skills- verbal and written
• Business Intelligence skills
• Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis
• SAP FC/SAP ECC/BPC experience an asset
• Strong ability to work independently

Job Specific Competency Profile (Lominger)

• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Priority Setting
• Action-oriented
• Detailed-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Learning on the fly

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

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As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate , driven by curiosity and keen to grow , learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers .

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.