Finance Reporting and Analysis Manager

Finance Reporting and Analysis Manager

Position Description

Job Summary

Join Saint Gobain's dynamic team as a Financial Reporting and Analyst Expert, where you'll play a vital role in shaping financial strategies, driving business insights, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. Collaborate closely with senior management and finance teams to align Bailey's with Saint-Gobain's reporting requirements, reporting directly to the Canadian CFO.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of financial planning, budgeting, and spearhead special projects, making you a key player in the company's success.

Required Qualifications

Daily Responsibilities :

Strategic Business Partner (15%):

• Work alongside leadership to craft and execute reporting alignments, providing invaluable insights through analysis for informed decision-making.

• Identify innovative cost management strategies and revenue enhancement opportunities in collaboration with the Bailey Finance team.

• Analyze P&L, trends, and conduct ad-hoc analyses to understand business performance and drive strategic initiatives.

• Provide actionable insights on various aspects of business performance to drive growth and mitigate risks.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Reporting (65%):

• Produce accurate and timely financial statements, elevating variance analysis to uncover key trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Lead forecasting efforts, contributing to quarterly, monthly, and annual planning processes, including Long Range Planning (LRP).

• Develop and analyze relevant Canadian manufacturing and financial data to support data-driven decision-making.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.

• Coordinate budgeting activities for the business unit, tracking efficiency-driving initiatives and driving cost savings.

• Utilize advanced modeling techniques to track and report business results effectively.

Standard Cost and Manufacturing Excellence (10%):

• Monitor manufacturing activities and propose action plans to optimize performance and efficiency.

• Define and monitor harmonized metrics to drive operational excellence across regions.

• Share best practices to improve regional performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration and Teamwork (10%):

• Foster a culture of collaboration and empowerment while working closely with the Canadian siding management team and support functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• 5-10 years of progressive analysis experience in a dynamic corporate environment.

• Strong analytical, financial management, and organizational skills.

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and business controls.

• Proficiency in data management and modeling, including Microsoft Office Suite and financial software such as SAP .

• Proven ability to solve complex financial issues and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a knack for presenting complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner.

Embark on an exciting career journey with Saint-Gobain, where you'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact and drive success in a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us in shaping the future of finance and business excellence !

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of The Bailey Group Compagnies and its subsidiaries - a privately owned manufacturer of metal building solutions for light construction in Canada, Bailey is a leading player in metal framing in Canada.

Saint-Gobain - is the world's largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Our vision is to Be the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. We're proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as on the best workplaces Globally & Canada. Our offerings incorporate and promote the wellbeing for each of us and we are building a future where we collectively work together towards our core purpose to Make the World a Better Home.

Finance Reporting and Analysis Manager

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Posting Date: 04/30/2024

Job Code: CAN00797

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