Business Analyst - Acheson, AB

Job ID:  489913

Oldcastle 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.

Safety

• Cultivate and develop opportunities to incorporate safe work practices into daily working routine; assist others in identifying and adhering to established safety procedures; be mindful of potential safety issues and report them immediately to a Supervisor, Safety Committee member or Group Health & Safety Manager

Job Duties

• Analyzes operating budgets and financial results (including working closely with sites/plants) to identify trends and activities driving those results and makes recommendations on potential changes, both operational and financial in nature, to improve performance
• Prepares and assists in presentation of periodic financial and operational reports, financial "what if" scenarios, strategic plans/initiatives, cash flow projections and ad hoc reports to senior management
• Analyzes Accounts Receivable and works with Sales teams to coordinate collections
• Prepares monthly sales forecasts
• Assist Controller in preparation of monthly reporting package
• Assistance, under supervision of Controller, in the preparation of the annual budget of the Company
• Assistance, where required, in providing information and calculations to assist operations in production planning
• Review and analysis of Finished Goods inventory
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Position Knowledge

• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Demonstrates experience with financial forecasting, and financial statement preparation
• Able to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations
• Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions
• Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite (particularly with Microsoft Excel)

Position Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration and 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 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!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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