Job ID: 490585Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry's well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.Job SummaryWe 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.Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldDemonstrated FP&A experienceRelevant experience in manufacturing, construction, or related industryAdvanced 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-financ