Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - North Salt Lake, UT

North Salt Lake, UT, US, 84054

Job ID:  489335

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Oldcastle APG Finance team. The FP&A Analyst will oversee the processes for budgeting, financial forecasting, business and financial performance analysis, and variance analysis. This position will report to the Finance Controller and work closely with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders to help inform and influence critical business decisions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on self-starter with solid data analytics, business intelligence, budgeting & forecasting, financial analysis and reporting, financial modeling, and organizational communication skills.

Job Responsibilities 

• Build relationships and be a vital contributor to the regional FP&A team
• Prepare, analyze, and report key financial and operating metrics. Identify trends, track progress, and make recommendations
• Creating an analysis (through charts, graphs or other analytics) to provide a quick summary of what is happening with the business
• Develop presentation materials for executive and leadership meetings
• Own financial modeling process (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including budgeting and forecasting
• Articulate “the story behind the numbers” based on sound analysis and a deep understanding of the business
• Coordinate the weekly forecasting process (flash) and own the associated analytical and reporting deliverables
• Responsible for management reporting of the company’s financial performance, encompassing the analysis of results and the development of insightful commentary
• Develop a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production variances
• Be a strong business partner to sales and operations and contribute to their efficacy via insightful analysis and reporting
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses to support senior management and business leaders
• Pricing analysis – tracking the magnitude of pricing impact on revenues by company
• Monthly analysis of financial results and modeling of projected performance
• Responsible for Working Capital and Fixed Overhead spend analysis
• Analyze and incorporate relevant economic and industry trends in forward-looking business analysis to influence effective decision-making

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• MBA a plus
• Demonstrated FP&A experience
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, construction, or related industry

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Solid working knowledge of Tableau and exposure to BI and Business Analytics environments
• Comfortable analyzing and manipulating large data sets
• Highly personable, effective communicator with a proven record of building positive, trust-based relationships within the organization
• Strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to synthesize data and present information
• Strong technical and functional abilities in all areas of financial analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively and convey financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and follow-up skills
• Advanced analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Solid planning and organizing skills
• Ability to deliver on time and under tight deadlines
• Able to deal with ambiguity
• Action-oriented and results-driven
• Demonstrates a hands-on, collaborative approach in a fast-paced team environment
• Experienced in presenting information to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership
• Strong oral, written, and listening communication
• Customer service attitude
• Ability to travel domestically as needed
• High career aspirations and willingness to consider geographic mobility in the future

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!

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

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