Operations Analyst

Lafarge Africa Plc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building solutions company is seeking an Operations Analyst for the Southern Alberta Market. You will play a crucial role in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting and has 2+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong analytical and leadership skills while promoting a culture of safety.

Benefits

Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage

Generous Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Mental health and well-being support

Access to online learning platforms

Service recognition awards

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial management experience.
• Strong computer skills in Excel and SAP.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare accurate monthly reports and forecasts.
• Assist in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Liaise with Service Centers to achieve Finance objectives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Management

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance

Eligible for CPA PREP program

Tools

SAP

BPC

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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 Operations Analyst is the “Finance Business Partner” for the Southern Alberta Market. The role is responsible for coordinating and preparing accurate monthly reports, forecasts, progress performance plan, budgets, capital and other financial information. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and works to improve understanding of key business drivers and maximize results within the market.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Health and Safety: Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments, and maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Work with Controller and Finance Director to perform month end close, prepare monthly cost allocation entries, accrual entries, prepaid amortization entries, and assist in cost, sales, labor analysis, and P&L review.
• Monthly & Internal Reporting: Assist in monthly financial reports to SAB management and Country Finance, reconcile asset and liability accounts for both plants, and develop internal reports for Managers and Operations.
• Forecast and Budgets: Create weekly forecast and re-forecast files, coordinate with General Managers and Controllers for submissions, create budget templates, compile annual budgets, and perform variance analysis.
• Mobile Fleet & Maintenance Reporting: Create fleet maintenance reports, analyze fleet maintenance costs and variances, and prepare fleet cost and maintenance schedules.
• Audits & Internal Control: Coordinate and respond to audit inquiries, oversee adherence to internal control policies and GRC reporting, manage DocuSign preparation and tracking, and maintain financial and accounting controls.
• Training and Standardization: Provide financial training in the SAB Market to increase financial understanding of non-financial personnel and work with the finance team to drive standardization across segments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with Service Centers to achieve Finance objectives, support process improvements, and act as a change agent for process and system enhancements.
• 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 behaviors. 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 behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
Required Work Experience: 2+ years of financial management experience with increasing responsibility and complex roles
Required Training/Certifications: Eligible and/or enrolled in the CPA PREP program
Required Technical Skills: Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP, BPC)
Travel Requirements: 10%

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent analytical skills are required.
• Strong financial, business analysis, and cost control skills are needed.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are essential.
• Must have the ability to influence with and without authority.
• Decision quality, problem-solving, process management, and project management skills.
• Strong strategic ability and multi-tasking skills.
• 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
• 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 where applicable

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, will be required.

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.