Plant Controller - Richmond, Canada - Lafarge Canada

Lafarge Canada

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Richmond, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Plant Controller

Requisition ID:5446
Location:
Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V6W 1H4
Pay Type:Salary- Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 per year-
Travel Requirement: 11-20%
WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world.

With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success.

We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less.

It's all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments:
Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

The Plant Controller is the "Business Partner" on the "Market Leadership Team" to assist in the development and implementation of market area objectives and strategies and to ensure there is effective control in the financial management reporting systems. The Finance Manager is responsible for coordinating and preparing accurate monthly reports, forecasts, budgets, capital and other financial information. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and works to improve understanding of key business drivers and maximize results within the product line. Identification and implementation of best practices comprise a key component of this role.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments
Manage accounting and reporting functions of the plant including preparation of management presentations
Interpret events and activities from a financial perspective
Maintain proper financial and accounting controls
Work closely with the business to prepare annual budgeting and forecasting activities
Interact and collaborate with plant management
Build or review strategic and business plans (MTP)
Analyze and provide recommendations
Oversee adherence to company policies
Liaise with Service Centers to ensure collaborative achievement of Finance objectives
Change agent for process and system improvements
Manage the inventory through monthly balance review and reconciliation of survey results to physical
Reconciliation of asset and liability accounts for the plants
Supervision of the Manufacturing Analyst and oversee the accounts payable function for the plant
Ad hoc requests as needed

Results/Accountabilities:

Provide financial management support for senior management
Analysis of financial results
Effective relations with operating managers
Continuous improvement of operating efficiencies
Contribute to maximize asset utilization
Acquire strong knowledge of business
Compliant usage of common systems
Compliance with policies and procedures
Consistency of accounting/statutory reporting and product line reporting
Effective linkage of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with financial reporting
Timely monthly management reporting
Effective flagging of business issues based on financial analyses
Enhance the safety culture of Lafarge

Qualification Profile

Education & Work Experience:

Professional accounting designation required (CPA) and / or applicable degree required
5+ years of financial management experience with increasing responsibility and complex roles
SAP experience, an asset
IFRS knowledge, an asset

Knowledge & Skills:

Demonstrated financial/business analysis/cost control skills
Detailed knowledge of Lafarge plant operations an asset
Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Strong ability to influence with and without authority
SAP/ERP BI skills
IFRS knowledge, an asset

Competencies:

Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Drive for Results
Functional/Technical Skills
Interpersonal Savvy
Negotiating
Problem Solving
Process Management
Strategic Ability

What We Offer

Base Salary: $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: up to 20% of base salary
Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package (Flex plan), participation in a defined contribution (DC) pension plan, and paid vacation.

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