Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Atlanta, GA, United States

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

A part of the global diversified building products group, CRH, Americas Materials is currently recruiting for the position of Director, FP&A within the Corporate Finance team and 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, FP&A. This is a key position within the CRH Americas Materials Finance function and will receive significant exposure to senior CRH management teams.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Work closely with parent company in support of CRH public reporting requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis.

Partner with operations, performance teams, strategy teams to drive strategic decisions around partnership opportunities.

Streamline and consolidate monthly reporting for senior management. Responsible for accuracy, quality and timely reviews.

Coordinate deep-dive analysis of operating company variances. Identify trends and make recommendations on financial optimization.

Model business scenarios and track performance metrics. Provide predictive analysis on future forecast scenarios and market expectations.

Key lead for implementation of budget and five-year strategic plan financial projections.

Analyze economic, industry and peer information for trend and comparison analysis. Review analysis results and develop insightful suggestions. Review and recommend improvements to the existing forecasting and budgeting process. Evaluate the effectiveness of the process. Deploy technology to drive automation and best practices with forecasting and planning processes.

Implement approved process changes, monitor execution, and provide reporting. Drive continuous improvement mindset.

Manage one direct report responsible for commercial analysis, including volume, price, and mix impacts.

Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as needed to support decision making.

Maintain professional demeanor at all times while representing the company.

Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.

Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, construction, investment banking or related industry

Expert proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and Hyperion

MBA, CPA and/or CMA desirable

Work Requirements

Must have expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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 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

Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach and work well in a team.

Advanced analytical skills with a high attention to detail.

Strong financial and modelling skills.

Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.

Be action oriented and driven for results.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate strong, oral/written communication and listening skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Ask good questions to get at root cause of problems.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

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.

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

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!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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