Financial & Payroll Team Lead

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.
Financial & Payroll Team Lead
Requisition ID: 10947
Location:Laval, Quebec, CA, H7T 0J3
Pay Type: Salary
Travel Requirement: <10%

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• P & L allocation of revenue, cost, inventory and SPC
• Budgeting and Forecast
• Spending surveillance
• Payroll processing, accuracy and timeliness
• Management of best practice and processes

QUALIFICATION PROFILE

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Management.
• 5 to 7 years of related experience.
• Strong financial and management experience.
• Experience in Aggregate and Asphalt operation business environment is an asset

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong business and process focus
• Results oriented. Disciplined and process-oriented
• Excellent people skills – able to develop effective working relationships internally
• Strong work ethic. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Job-Specific Competency Profile:

• Business Acumen
• Autonomous and starter
• Meticulous and organize
• Action Oriented
• Structured
• Developing Direct Reports & Others
• Drive for Results

• Integrity and TrustProblem-Solving

• 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.

• Safety: Champion a safety culture by setting and enforcing rigorous safety standards across all operations. Conduct regular site safety audits, provide feedback, and implement improvements in collaboration with teams on construction sites and Lafarge operations. Serve as a role model in adhering to and promoting safety guidelines, ensuring compliance at all team levels.
• Financial management: Lead financial analysis and reporting for the GMA area, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior management. Oversee the accurate allocation of accruals, GL accounts, departmental expenses, and revenue, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Develop and maintain robust forecasting tools for monthly financial performance, collaborating with site directors to drive cost efficiencies. Facilitate monthly financial touchpoints with the Group financial team and GMA Senior Management, presenting actionable insights. Direct and mentor team members responsible for journal entries and month-end activities, fostering continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Payroll & HR: Lead payroll operations for 7 GMA sites, ensuring accuracy and compliance for over 150 unionized employees. Strategically manage HR transactions, including new hires, terminations, and data updates, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to company policies. Oversee the integration and testing of new software (e.g., SF), driving successful implementation of HR technology projects. Supervise, train, and empower payroll agents, providing support and fostering professional growth within the team.
• Payables: Direct the coordination of budget and cost management across GMA sites, ensuring efficient spending aligned with financial objectives. Supervise accounts payable operations, mentoring specialists and driving process improvements. Act as a strategic partner to management and finance teams, ensuring accountability and transparency in payables activities. Develop and implement streamlined workflows to optimize accounts payable processes, reducing inefficiencies and errors.
• Administration: Lead onboarding, training, and mentorship for new hires, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment. Serve as a key point of contact for the GMA team, addressing miscellaneous requests with efficiency and professionalism. Implement initiatives to improve administrative processes, ensuring seamless support for operations and enhanced team productivity.