Job Description
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. 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, includingMicrosoft Office Suiteandfinancial softwaresuch asSAP . 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 withSaint-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 ! Saint-Gobain recently announced that it hasentered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of The Bailey Group Compagniesand its subsidiaries - a privately owned manufacturer ofmetal 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. What we offer… In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package: We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to: Excellent healthcare benefits package. Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program. Financial Security: Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG). Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community – each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity. We are proud of our National Partnership with Habitat for Humanity#J-18808-Ljbffr