Division Financial Analyst

Ogden, UT, US, 84401

Job ID:  497926

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

This role will work within the West Division Finance team based in Ogden, UT. The successful candidate will be tasked with various duties involving budgeting, forecasting, and analytic support to the division. This role interacts with the West Division leadership team, operating businesses and with the corporate office located in Atlanta, GA regularly with a focus on high-quality analysis and insights, as well as ongoing process improvement. Hybrid work environment with work-from-home flexibility. This position will report to the Division FP&A Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis of operational and financial data using various programs, reports and tools.
• Prepare financial reports for internal use.
• Coordinate deep-dive analysis of operating company variances.
• Provide insights and highlight trends in reporting information.
• Develop and suggest new KPIs or reporting formats to improve reporting quality.
• Collect, analyze and report financial data to the division and Corporate Headquarters.
• Prepare commentary of financial results and report to leaders and Corporate Headquarters.
• Participate in the review of region budget and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Prepare division budget and forecasts (P&L and cash flow).
• Consolidate division financial data for five-year strategic plans.
• Prepare presentation materials for division level meetings.
• Ad-hoc analysis as required for senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to increase productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, finance or accounting
• Excellent communication (oral, written) and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and validate financial and performance data and to communicate financial information and trends in multiple formats
• Proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders in an effective manner
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
• Business Intelligence (BI) and SQL query writing experience preferred

Work Requirements

Previous experience in accounting is preferred.

Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read, comprehend and give instructions.
• Ability to write detailed and accurate correspondences. 
• Ability to speak a second language is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.…
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of basic office practices and protocol
• Meets commitments.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Supports organization's goals and values.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 25 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Setting

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

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

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 85,000 people at more than 3,600 locations in 32 countries.  Imagine a company capable of providing the modern building materials needed to build our homes, schools, communities, even the bridges and highways to get you there. We are CRH Americas, North America’s largest manufacturer of building products and the second largest globally. 

Position Overview

As part of the global diversified Building Products Group, CRH plc, Building Products is currently recruiting for the position of Sr. Financial Analyst (FP&A). This role will work within the Corporate Finance team based in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will be tasked with various duties including management/financial reporting, review of investment/capex proposal documents and analytic support to the finance leadership team. This role interacts with the corporate parent and operating businesses regularly with a focus on high-quality reporting as well as process improvement. Hybrid work environment with work-from-home flexibility.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Monthly reporting to parent and provide explanations as necessary
• Execute flash and forecast reporting for Divisional management
• Weekly Sales reporting for Building Products Division
• Coordinate deep-dive analysis of operating company variances
• Provide insights and highlight trends in reporting information
• Develop and suggest new KPIs or reporting formats to improve reporting quality
• Review documents prepared to support major acquisition and capex investments
• Track approvals and spend on capex projects
• Develop presentation materials for executive and board level meetings
• Prepare Investor relations documents
• Process documentation
• EPM Implementation Support
• Data analytics / dashboard reporting development and maintenance
• Consolidation of five-year strategic plan financial projections
• Adhoc analysis as required for senior management
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to increase productivity
• Build strong relationships with the finance teams in the operating companies and Group Finance
• Perform and evidence SOX controls as required
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times while representing the company 
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required 
• Other duties as directed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience (including internships) doing analysis, reporting, finance or accounting
• Expert proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel. Good proficiency with MS Word and Outlook
• Experience using HFM and Oracle Cloud EPM an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and validate financial and performance data and to communicate financial information and trends in multiple formats
• Proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders in an effective manner
• Experience with BI tools desirable
• MBA or CPA track preferred

What CRH Offers You

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

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 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!

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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