Senior Regional FP&A Analyst

• This position will be at our offices located at 1250 Ren-Lvesque Blvd. W., 18th floor, Montral
• Solid knowledge of SAP is very important for this position

Job Summary: Air Liquide Canada is seeking a Senior Regional FP&A Analyst(Financial Planning and Analysis) to join the eastern region finance team, which supports the financial operations of the eastern region and its districts. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this position will play a critical role in the financial management of the region by delivering key financial reports, conducting in-depth analysis and supporting strategic decision-making. Based in Montreal, the analyst will provide business insights through data-driven analysis and forecasts, monitor monthly financial data and collaborate with various teams to ensure financial objectives are met and operational efficiency is optimized. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset for operational accounting and a passion for financial analysis and modeling. Air Liquide offers innovative solutions - gas, equipment and services - in a wide variety of sectors, from oil and gas, mining, healthcare, automotive, aeronautics, metallurgy, metal fabrication to chemical and agri-food industries.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting, Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze trends, operation metrics and key drivers to assess business performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Deliver consistent and reliable variance & gross margin analysis of the business and provide recommendations for decision making by senior management
• Determine accuracy of monthly financial results, ensure data is complete prior to close and book allocations and accrual entries if needed
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior management, including P&L analysis, cash flow and balance sheet review
• Utilize accounting software such as Oracle, SAP S4 Hana and data management and reporting tools such as BI reporting and Tableau

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual target and quarterly re-forecasting processes
• Develop financial models to support the annual target and evaluate the financial impact of business decisions
• Collaborate with sales, pricing and operations teams to gather insights on plant performance, logistics, market trends and client behavior to explain variance analysis and incorporate in forecasts
• Update the annual standard cost model used for product costing and plant allocation

Capital Investment

• Evaluate capital investment decisions by assessing IRR, payback, cash flows and balance sheet
• Prepare investment reports and presentation materials for capital investment decisions by executives
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate and prioritize capital investments based on qualitative and economic factors

Business Initiatives

• Develop financial models and analysis on potential acquisitions and divestments
• Collaborate with teams to provide financial insight and analysis on key business initiatives such as the viability of acquiring new distributors and profitability of stores
• Drive continuous improvement within the finance team, enhancing finance processes, reporting tools, and accuracy

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures
• Support internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial data
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of financial data

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Required Qualifications

• CPA accounting designation ( management/operations accounting focus) preferred
• 7 + years work experience in accounting and FP&A roles within the energy sectors
• Experience and knowledge of data management tools such as BI reporting or Tableau is required
• Knowledge of ERP systems with preference for Oracle and SAP
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Drive to continuously evaluate and improve processes

Core Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Identifies problem situations within an appropriate time frame, develops several alternative solutions to problems, analyses situations and highlights important issues, suggests adequate, valuable and feasible solutions.
• Technical abilities: Masters concepts, tools and methods related to his/her job, meets or exceeds professional requirements of his/her field of work, keeps abreast of progress in his/her field.
• Decision-making skills: Considers all factors before making a decision, makes quick decisions when necessary, and accepts consequences and risks involved.
• Team Player: Shares knowledge and experience, cooperates and makes self available, listens, gathers information, takes into consideration the needs, ideas, opinions of others.
• Leadership: Positively influences others, easily obtains cooperation from others, is concerned with people as much as with results