Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - Fontana, CA

Job ID:  503704

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary

This FP&A Analyst will serve as a key contributor to reporting, analysis, visualization of metrics and key performance indicators, forecasting, budgeting, and company-wide planning. The role will support the development of detailed and insightful financial and operational results and analyses for internal and external stakeholders by leveraging business intelligence tools, dashboards, and ad hoc reporting. This role will assist in identifying key drivers to business performance and help stakeholders easily identify, track, measure, and take action to improve profitability in various functions.

Job Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 spending analysis
• Analyze and incorporate relevant economic and industry trends in forward-looking business analysis to influence effective decision-making
• Oversees cost control systems
• Manage BOM Workbooks and frequent mass uploads for four manufacturing locations
• Work with sites to maintain standard costs of raw materials, packaging, machines, and finished goods
• Gather historical data (materials, labor, operating expenses, etc.) to compare budgets with actual costs
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field with a minimum of 2+ years of experience
• Working knowledge of production/costing software and ERP systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced in presenting information to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership
• Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel between facilities – 20% (California)
• Experience using Business Intelligence Software Tableau and Salesforce

Compensation

• Base salary is $86,000 - $117,000
• Eligible for bonus

What CRH Offers You

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

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

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