Senior Finance Analyst

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Senior Finance Analyst

Requisition ID: 5809

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA, T5J 2J1

Pay Type: Salary

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for recurring financial statement reporting, market and customer research, analysis, and interpretation. Provides business support to the General Manager and plant managers. The Senior Finance Analyst participates in the monthly review of financial statements, financial forecasting and annual Strategic Frameworks. .

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Manage accounting and reporting functions of operations including preparation of management reports
Interpret events and activities from a financial perspective
Maintain proper financial and accounting controls
Work closely with the business to prepare annual budgeting and forecasting activities
Interact and collaborate with operations.
Work in concert with the finance team in Edmonton to drive standardization of activities across the product lines
Change agent for process and system improvements
Manage the inventory at several sites through monthly balance review and reconciliation of survey results to physical
Reconciliation of asset and liability accounts on the product line Balance Sheet.
Review sales and cost allocations on a regular basis to ensure accurate reporting of financial statements.
Assist with development and monitoring of sales budgets and forecasts for volumes, selling prices and costs.
Responsible for recurring monthly reporting, variance analysis and metrics tracking.
Assist plant managers and their teams with developing internal reports.
Assist with development of Business Unit business strategies.

Health, Safety And Environment

Demonstrates a commitment to a safe work environment. Understands the safety objectives of the organization and supports these efforts in a visible manner.
Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Dimensions

Reports directly to the Controller- NAB.
Indirect reporting relationship to General Manager.
Frequent interface with Plant Managers, Customer Value Center, and IT personnel.

Qualification Profile

Education & Work Experience:

CPA (CMA, CA, or CGA) designation or MBA or in progress preferred.
Bachelor's degree in business or related fields preferred.
Financial Experience preferred. 

Knowledge & Skills

Understanding and knowledge of financial statements.
Experienced in strategic, financial and market analysis.
Comfortable operating in a matrix role. 
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong project management ability and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills, and strong “process consulting” abilities.
Good presentation skills (PowerPoint and oral presentations).
Able to perform in dynamic environment, handling multiple tasks concurrently.
Strong self-initiator.
Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SAP).

Job-Specific Competency Profile

Business Acumen
Composure
Decision Quality
Drive for Results
Problem Solving
Strategic Agility

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.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. 

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