Job ID: 528851
CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.
Position Overview
The Senior Manager, FP&A / Finance supports the Division Director of Finance in overseeing financial planning and analysis for the consolidated Business Units within the Division. This position serves as a key financial partner to Division leadership, providing independent perspectives, actionable insights, and high-quality financial reporting to support commercial, operational, and strategic decision-making.
The Senior Manager leads core FP&A activities, including month-end reporting, performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, capital analysis, and the Division’s Risk and Opportunities process. The position also provides leadership and oversight to the Division and Business Unit Finance organization, helping ensure consistent execution, strong financial controls, continuous improvement, and effective service delivery.
Reports to: Division Director of Finance
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Performance Management
• Lead the preparation and review of regional and divisional month-end reporting packages and related deliverables, including regional reporting packages, AMAT EBITDA reporting, liquid asphalt reporting, one-page summaries, variance analyses, divisional reporting packages, and CFO commentary.
• Analyze monthly financial results and key performance indicators, clearly explaining significant trends, variances, risks, and business drivers.
• Review monthly flash reporting and regional month-end presentation materials for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and executive readiness.
• Prepare and review Investor Relations commentary and support financial analysis.
• Drive FP&A operating performance across the consolidated Business Units, ensuring consistent process execution and timely, accurate reporting of applicable KPIs and service-level expectations.
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies through detailed review of financial activities, analyses, and supporting documentation.
Financial Planning and Business Analysis
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities for the consolidated Business Units, including analysis of the income statement, balance sheet, cash flows, capital expenditures, and operational and financial KPIs.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts align with Division financial targets, planning assumptions, and established calendars.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of budgets, forecasts, actual results, and ad hoc business matters to support management review and decision-making.
• Lead the monthly Risk and Opportunities process for the Great Lakes Division, ensuring key exposures and potential benefits are identified, quantified, communicated, and monitored.
• Prepare and analyze financial information to support commercial and operational decisions focused on improving revenue, margins, cash flow, and cost structures.
• Translate financial findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support long-term business growth and performance.
• Provide insights regarding capital allocation, capital expenditures, and strategic investments aligned with business and growth priorities.
• Support long-term planning, investment decisions, special projects, presentations, and financial inquiries from AMAT and Division leadership.
Strategic Business Partnership
• Support the Division Director of Finance in serving as a strategic business partner to Division leadership and the consolidated Business Units.
• Provide independent financial perspectives and insights that inform business direction and improve the quality of management decisions.
• Collaborate with Division and Business Unit leaders to understand operational drivers and incorporate relevant volume, pricing, cost, margin, inventory, and investment assumptions into financial plans and analyses.
• Manage and resolve complex or escalated FP&A inquiries while maintaining operational continuity and responsive stakeholder service.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and other special assignments across the Division and Business Units.
Financial Governance and Continuous Improvement
• Ensure financial reporting conforms with company accounting and reporting standards.
• Support compliance with applicable SOX controls and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify reporting or process inefficiencies and lead improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, consistency, and overall effectiveness.
• Oversee the FP&A service delivery model and promote alignment with AMAT Center, AMAT FP&A, Centers of Excellence, and Shared Services.
• Stay informed about finance best practices and emerging technologies that can improve FP&A capabilities and service delivery.
Team Leadership and Collaboration
• Lead and manage the Division and Business Unit Finance organization to support effective end-to-end FP&A performance.
• Provide direction and oversight to Finance managers and teams, ensuring responsibilities, priorities, and deliverables are aligned with business needs.
• Contribute to talent management, employee development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain a collaborative, results-oriented team that delivers high-quality work and positive stakeholder experiences.
• Collaborate with the Division VP of Finance, Division Director of Finance, Senior Director of Accounting, and business leaders to strengthen alignment and continuously improve the Finance function.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level presentations and commentary.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring reporting deadlines, and respond effectively to ad hoc business needs.
• Leadership and collaboration skills necessary to work effectively across Finance, operations, and senior leadership teams.
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.
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