Financial Analyst

Lafarge Africa Plc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide essential management reporting and decision support. The role encompasses financial analysis, month-end activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Suitable candidates will possess an undergraduate degree along with experience in financial reporting and analysis, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Flexible Health & Dental benefits

Generous Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Mental health support

Access to learning platforms

Inclusive and welcoming environment

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional experience required.
• Enrollment in a Professional accounting program preferred.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Providing management reporting and financial analysis.
• Reconciling accounts and variance analysis.
• Assisting with budgeting and planning financial campaigns.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE
The 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/segments/markets.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Safety - Communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments
• Consolidation - Month end Activities and Reporting: Performing month end activities i.e. journal entries.
• Support Finance Managers in the coordination and consolidation of month end reporting requirements.
• Reporting encompasses financials, key performance indicators and commentary explaining business.
• Account Reconciliations & Variance Analysis: Analyzing and reconciling accounts and cost centers.
• Performing variance analysis and account reviews to make sure balances are in line with expectations.
• Developing commentary to explain major variances.
• Financial Campaigns - Assisting with planning and execution of various financial campaigns throughout the year.
• Forecast, budgeting, cost action planning, audits and ad hoc campaigns.
• Holding planning meetings with stakeholders involved to establish key deliverables and the processes to execute the campaign.
• Developing templates and processes to ensure proper validation and consolidation at a segment and country level.
• Ensuring alignment with Group and Regional requirements and targets.
• Reporting Analytics and Compliance - Collaborating and monitoring with various reporting system owners to ensure proper account mapping, HARP compliance and reporting views are established.
• Systems include SAP ECC, SAP FC, Tagetik, QlikView and (SAC) SAP Analytics Cloud
• Process Improvement - Continuously reviewing for process improvement.
• Utilizing reporting tools to make processes efficient. (i.e. developing a report in a system to automate the delivery)
• Accounting Standards Compliance - Assisting in ensuring compliance and implementation of accounting standards (i.e. US GAAP standards)
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Education: Undergraduate Degree
• Required Work Experience: 3-5 years professional experience
• Required Training/Certifications: Enrollment in a Professional accounting program (CA, CMA, CGA or CPA) preferred
• Required Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel skills for reporting and data analysis, Advanced MS PowerPoint skills for presentation to senior management, In depth systems knowledge and experience,
• SAP FC/SAP ECC/BPC, SAC, Tagetik experience an asset, Experience working with Google Suite (Google Sheets and Google Slides)
• Travel Requirements: 10-20%

Additional Requirements:

• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
• Self-starting, flexible and responsive; able to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks/assignments within specified deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, as well as internal and external customers.
• Effective planning and organizational skills (balancing multiple tasks and assignments within specified deadlines including ability to articulate project status to supervisor, other team members and customers).
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents, effective day one.
• A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life.
• Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning.
• Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges.
• Easy access to mental health and well-being support.
• Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions.
• Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services.
• Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities.
• Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits.
• An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.
• A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job.
• A flexible work schedule to help you balance professional and personal responsibilities.

We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and 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 HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, 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.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call [phone] or email [e-mail] . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment thatall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.