Financial Analyst

Oldcastle Precast, Inc.; Telford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in Telford is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with operations and commercial teams, analyze data, and provide insights. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing finance, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years manufacturing finance and/or cost accounting experience required.
• Experience with data mining or planning applications.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret plant operation results and evaluate variances.
• Monitor financial performance and identify cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide management with strategic tools and reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Data mining

ERP systems

Advanced MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Advanced Degrees, CMA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

SysPro

Sage

SAP S/4 Hana

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst will report directly to the Finance Business Partnering Manager for the area and will be responsible for partnering with operations and commercial teams to analyze data and trend and provide insights to drive the business forward.

Job Location

• This position will be based out of our plant in Telford, PA.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret plant operation results, evaluating variances, and assessing the effect on plant operations.
• Monitor financial performance to identify and drive cost reductions and cost control initiatives.
• Provide operations management with strategic tools and interpreted reports to help drive business results.
• Prepare the data sets for the annual strategic plans and budgeting process for the area(s).
• Ensure the weekly forecasting process is complete and accurate, providing good visibility of likely outturn as well as actions required to hit targets.
• Actively manage operational costs for the plants within the area/region of responsibility.
• Partner with Plant Managers to provide financial expertise and operational leadership to drive the strategic direction for each site.
• Research pricing, competitors’ trends and other factors affecting performance.
• Provide business modelling and risk assessments.
• Other ad‑hoc analysis, as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Advanced Degrees, CMA, a plus.
• 2+ years manufacturing finance and/or cost accounting experience required.
• Experience with data mining or planning applications.
• Experience with complex ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, SysPro, Sage), SAP S/4 Hana preferred.
• Advanced MS Office.
• Travel – up to 50%.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An 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 a large international organization.

Application Invitation

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!

EEO Statement

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

• CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials, Manufacturing, and Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing