Finance Analyst (Contract)

Finance Analyst (Contract)

Requisition ID: 7569

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA, T6B 2J4


Overview

The Finance Analyst is the “Business Partner” to the Finance community to assist in the development and implementation of market area objectives and strategies and to ensure there is effective control in the financial management reporting systems. The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for coordinating and preparing accurate monthly reports, forecasts, budgets, capital and other financial information. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and works to improve understanding of key business drivers and maximize results within the product line. Identification and implementation of best practices comprise a key component of this role.

This is a 9-month contract role.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments
Manage accounting and reporting functions of the plant including preparation of management presentations
Implement a full SAP transition and work with the business to implement all activities
Ensure SAP transition encompasses all tasks and staff
Manage a full accounting / administrative staff
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 plant management
Liaise with Service Centers to ensure collaborative achievement of Finance objectives
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 for the plants 
Ensure teams and activities are compliant with all internal control standards
Ad hoc requests as needed

Results/Accountabilities

Provide financial management support for senior management
Analysis of financial results
Effective relations with operating managers
Continuous improvement of operating efficiencies
Contribute to maximize asset utilization
Acquire strong knowledge of business
Compliant usage of common systems 
Compliance with policies and procedures
Consistency of accounting/statutory reporting and product line reporting
Effective linkage of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with financial reporting
Timely monthly management reporting
Effective flagging of business issues based on financial analyses
Enhance the safety culture of Lafarge

Qualification Profile

Education & Work Experience:

Enrollment in a Professional accounting designation (CPA) and / or applicable degree required
5+ years of financial management experience with increasing responsibility and complex roles
SAP experience, an asset
IFRS knowledge, an asset

Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrated financial/business analysis/cost control skills
Detailed knowledge of Lafarge plant operations an asset
Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Strong ability to influence with and without authority
SAP/ERP BI skills
IFRS knowledge, an asset 

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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