CRH

Business Analyst - Farmington, MI

Farmington Hills, MI | $108K - $154K

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge and experience in the following
3 or more years’ of financial management experience with increasing responsibility
Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
Strong computer/system utilization skills – MS suite, Analytic Tools, Accounting Software
Demonstrated financial/business analysis skills
Self-starter who can work with minimal framework and direction
Understanding of construction business and/or logic based systems
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
An ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Strong customer service orientation
Extremely organized with strong time-management skills
Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information
Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees
Peer Relationships
Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers
Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job

Responsibilities

Provide operating managers and staff with full and appropriate financial management information and strategic support including budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis
Support the business team with functional reports allowing for business interpretation and key business drivers
Work amongst the team to analyze and recommend potential business improvements
Interact with business leadership group and other team members to facilitate knowledgeable discussions which are data driven
Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions
Interpret events and activities from a financial perspective (monthly, quarterly, annually)
Assist key managers with operational strategy issues
Provide informative, timely, and reliable financial information, reports, and analysis for local senior management
Evaluate data pertaining to costs to develop forecasts and budgets
Prepare operational and risk reports for management analysis
Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements
Develop and monitor data quality metrics and ensure business data and reporting needs are met
Manage a team across multiple accounting functions by setting goals, providing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
Continuous improvement of operating efficiencies
Analysis of financial results
Detailed knowledge of Product Line/Market business models and operations
Majority of the work is conducted in an office setting
This position is a self-led position in which the individual will interact with customers, scales, sales, and other clerical positions in an office environment
Customer visits and working outside of the office will be required at times

Benefits

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

: 10,001+ employees
: Construction, Building Materials, Building Materials & Fixtures, Heavy Equipment & Trucks, Construction & Engineering, Mining & Quarrying, Building Products & Services, Industrial Equipment, Engineering & Construction, Cement
: Public Company
: NYSE:CRH
: Founded: 1970
: Dublin, Ireland
: Company Specialties:
Building materials, Building products, Building solutions, and Construction