Country Financial Reporting 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 Reporting Analyst
Requisition ID: 5741
Location:Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 5G9
Pay Type: Salary
Travel Requirement: <10%

RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting or Business/Commerce degree
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience required
• CA, CMA, CGA or CPA preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• IFRS Technical skills and experience
• SAP FC/SAP ECC/BPC/SAC experience an asset
• Strong ability to work independently
• Advanced MS Excel for reporting and data analysis
• Advanced MS Powerpoint skills for presentation to senior management
• Advanced knowledge of Google Sheets and Google slides
• In depth systems knowledge and experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills- verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis
• Excellent organizational skills
• Business Intelligence skills
• GAAP knowledge
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis
• Excellent organizational skills

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.

• Perform standard and ad hoc financial analyses for country/markets
• Provide analysis to support business decisions
• Participate in the production of monthly reporting package
• Prepare detailed month end analysis
• Monitor and ensure Month End reporting schedules and commitments are adhered to
• Liaise with Shared Services Centre to ensure collaborative achievement of Finance objectives
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments
• Participate in production of Monthly Sustainability reporting package
• Participate in review and enhancement to internal controls, accounting policies, and business processesAssist with planning and execution of various forecasting campaigns