Financial Analyst
- Employer
- Lafarge Canada Inc
- Location
- Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Salary
- $70-85k
- Posted
- May 2, 2024
- Closes
- June 1, 2024
- Job Sectors
- Manufacturing
- CPA status
- CPA Member
Objective
To support the finance and operations teams in financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, KPI’s, and ad hoc requests.
Overview
The Financial Analyst provides support for financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, KPI’s, and ad hoc requests. This position works to improve understanding of key business drivers and maximize results within the market. Identification and implementation of best practices comprise a key component of this role.
Responsibilities
- Support reporting (P&L, balance sheet, management binder, capex, intercompany, etc), analyze P&L results against forecast/budget/prior year, understand and report on variances, analyze trends and highlight issues
- Support forecast exercise, update templates monthly; support annual budget exercise
- Complete month end close activities, including journal entry analysis and preparations, book to physical reconciliations, material expense analysis and follow up, and other month end activities
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliation review, analysis, and follow up
- Manage raw material reporting for Board, and complete analysis and investigations as required
- Update KPI scorecards, review trends, and reconcile reporting
- Provide analysis and support to internal and external audit teams
- Continuously evaluate environment for process improvements and automation
- Ad hoc analysis and general team support (including Interco AP analysis/support, lease / REFX activities, etc)
Dimensions
- This position reports to Finance Manager and has no direct reports.
Qualification Profile
- Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
- CPA Professional accounting designation preferred or working towards
Experience and Skill Set:
- Minimum 5 years related experience (3 years in a manufacturing environment).
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong ability to work independently In depth knowledge of SAP Expert MS office and excel skills Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required Exceptional interpersonal skills- verbal and written Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis Leadership ability for cross functional projects Working knowledge of support services and teams within organization Significant Raw Materials and Inventory accounting exposure
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.
Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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