Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

Job ID:  528918 CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.   Position Overview   A part of the global diversified building products group, CRH, Americas Materials is currently recruiting for the position of Financial Planning Senior Analyst within the Corporate Finance team based in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing timely analysis of industry and market activities as well as other financial duties and analytic support to the VP, FPA. This is a key position within CRH Americas Materials finance and will receive significant exposure to senior CRH management teams.   Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)   Coordinate and analyze economic, industry and peer information for trend and comparison analysis. Create, implement, maintain and distribute special focus benchmarking management reports. Develop financial models through benchmarking and process analysis. Develop insights and trends of current financial status. Effectively analyze and report variances of actual results to budget and forecast on forecasting metrics. Prepare deep-dive analysis of financials and revenue / cost statistics and projections, undertake balance sheet analysis to know the future modelling requirements. Perform quarterly and annual costs and revenue forecasts projecting sales, cash flow, and other factors. Prepare comprehensive forecast report, create estimates of future performance and trends. Leverage and action information / metrics required during financial forecasting. Evaluate both the current and future state business processes to identify areas of opportunity for improvement / automation around forecasting workflow.   Qualifications   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   Education/Experience   Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, construction or related industry Expert proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and Hyperion MBA or CPA desirable   Work Requirements   Must have expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Must be 18 years in age or older Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required   Knowledge/Skill Requirements   Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach and work well in a team Advanced analytical skills with a high attention to detail Be action oriented and driven for results Demonstrate strong, oral/written communication and listening skills Ask good questions to get at root cause of problems Have strong planning and organizing skills Ability to deliver on time and under tight deadlines Be able to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change Customer service orientated attitude Demonstrate strong technical and functional abilities in all areas of financial analysis High career aspirations and geographically mobile Relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus   Physical Requirements   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job   Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations May require sitting for extended periods of time   Work Environment   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job   Usually, normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position may require work outside of normal business hours   The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   What CRH Offers You   Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An 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 a 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!   CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.   EOE/Vet/Disability    CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.   AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.