Senior Financial Analyst-Techniseal, Candiac QC

Job ID: 528427

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

We care about your health and future:

• Group insurance + Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and telemedicine services from your first day of employment.
• Group RRSP: employee contributions matched by the employer up to a maximum of 5%.
• Personal days: three (3) days per year, prorated based on time worked + employee product discounts.
• Vacation: 4% vacation pay + paid working days during the holiday shutdown (2 weeks).

POSITION: Senior Financial Analyst

• We are currently seeking a team-oriented professional to join our Finance and Accounting department. We are looking for a dynamic individual who enjoys taking on challenges and handling a variety of responsibilities.

  Position Summary

  The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for the organization’s financial analysis and planning activities. Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with all business functions, the successful candidate will perform the following key duties.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze standard costs, including periodic reviews of standards and identification of significant variances.
  • Analyze Purchase Price Variances (PPV) and other cost variances, explain the drivers behind fluctuations, and provide recommendations to improve financial and operational performance.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Accounting teams to validate cost assumptions and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
  • Analyze variances between financial results and operating budgets.
  • Review and enhance key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Prepare weekly financial forecasts.
  • Prepare monthly cost analyses within a standard costing environment and explain variances.
  • Assist the Financial Controller and Assistant Controller in preparing monthly financial reports, as required.
  • Support the Financial Controller in the preparation of annual budgets.
  • Provide relevant information and financial analyses to support decision-making across the organization, as needed.
  • Participate in process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.
  • Develop business intelligence (BI) reports to support decision-making.
  • Apply strong problem-solving and logical programming skills.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • Minimum of 7 years of financial management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • CPA designation or currently pursuing CPA certification.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, dynamic array functions, pivot tables, financial modeling, and report automation.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Infor M3 Cloud, as well as financial performance management systems (d/EPM) for extracting, analyzing, and consolidating financial and operational data.
  • Strong analytical and financial management skills.
  • Creative, curious, and detail-oriented.
  • Bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written, is essential. English communication skills are required due to daily interactions with teams located outside Quebec, primarily in the United States.

  Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  Hours: 39 hours per week  

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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