Country Financial Analyst

at  Lafarge Canada

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.
Country Financial Analyst
Requisition ID: 8753
Location:Mississauga, ON, CA, L4V 1S7
Pay Type: Salary

QUALIFICATION PROFILE

• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting or Business/Commerce degree
• 3 - 5 years professional experience required
• Enrollment in a Professional accounting program (CA, CMA, CGA or CPA) preferred
• SAP FC/SAP ECC/BPC experience an asset
• Strong ability to work independently
• Advanced MS Excel and Access skills for reporting and data analysis
• Advanced MS Powerpoint skills for presentation to senior management
• In depth systems knowledge and experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills- verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis
• Excellent organizational skills
• Business Intelligence skills
• IFRS knowledge
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis
• Excellent organizational skills

Lominger Competency

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Informing
• Learning on the fly
• Listening
• Priority Setting
• Business Acumen
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communication

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.

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.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Adheres to health and safety practices and policies
• Support of month end close & related activities
• Timely delivery of analytical & Ad hoc request in support of country reporting
• Provide accurate financial modelling support including forecast and budgets
• Continuous process improvement including automation & efficienc

Safety:

• Communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments

Month end Activities and Reporting:

• Performing month end activities i.e. journal entries. Lead a team of segment analyst in the coordination and consolidation of month end reporting requirements.
• Reporting encompasses financials, key performance indicators and commentary explaining business.

Account Reconciliations & Variance Analysis:

• Analyzing and reconciling accounts and cost centers.
• Performing variance analysis and account reviews to make sure balances are in line with expectations.
• Developing commentary to explain major variances.

Financial Campaigns:

• Assisting with planning and execution of various financial campaigns throughout the year.
• Forecast, budgeting, cost action planning, audits and ad hoc campaigns.
• Holding planning meetings with stakeholders involved to establish key deliverables and the processes to execute the campaign.
• Developing templates and processes to ensure proper validation and consolidation at a segment and country level.
• Ensuring alignment with Group and Regional requirements and targets.

Reporting Compliance:

• Collaborating and monitoring with various reporting system owners to ensure proper account mapping, LHARP compliance and reporting views are established.
• Systems include SAP ECC, SAP FC, Qlikview and BPC.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously reviewing for process improvement.
• Utilizing reporting tools to making processes efficient. (i.e. developing a report in a system to automate the delivery)

Accounting Standards Compliance:

• Assisting ensuring compliance and implementation of accounting standards (i.e. IFRS standards)

Relationship with Others

• Actively working with segment analysts, FP&A manager, financial directors and Head of finance.
• Collaborating with shared services (ABS & NABS), department directors/managers (i.e. Treasury, Tax)

Specific Accountabilities:

• Adheres to health and safety practices and policies
• Support of month end close & related activities
• Timely delivery of analytical & Ad hoc request in support of country reporting
• Provide accurate financial modelling support including forecast and budgets
• Continuous process improvement including automation & efficiency

Dimensions

• This position will directly report to the FP&A manager