Holcim

Objective:

The Country Financial Analyst provides management reporting, financial analysis, and decision support. This position works to improve understanding of key business drivers and maximize results within the country/markets. The Analyst works closely with, and in support of, the FP&A Manager. 

Responsibilities:

• 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 processes
• Assist with planning and execution of various forecasting campaigns

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

Relationships with Others’ Jobs:

• Frequent interaction with Finance Directors and Finance Managers
• Interface with Finance Directors in monthly review/reporting process
• Interaction with Shared Services Center
• Peer relationships within and across regions with other Analysts

Qualification Profile:

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

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.