Finance Manager

Job Summary Infrastructure Products Group (IPG) is a part of CRH, the leading building materials business in the world. Within IPG, Local Solutions employs +2,600 people and operates 60+ manufacturing facilities with annual revenues of $1.5bn. The Finance Business Partnering Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance Business Partnering for the region and serves as the go-to finance leader for the assigned area(s) within Local Solutions, partnering directly with Area General Manager(s) and their support teams. Job Location This position can be located in Chandler AZ, Ogden UT or Nampa ID. Operational Business Partnering Partner with Area General Manager(s) to provide financial expertise and operational leadership to drive the strategic direction for the manufacturing sites Provide operations management with strategic tools and interpreted reports to help drive business results. Partner with operations leadership to support long‑term capital allocation strategy and strategic financial decision making Prepare and manage 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. 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. Research pricing, competitors' trends and other factors affecting performance Provide business modelling and risk assessments People Leadership Lead, coach, develop and mentor a small team (1‑3) of finance professionals. Delegate finance activities to team members, as appropriate Partner with the Accounting and FP&A functions to support completion of all relevant internal and external reporting requirements. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Advanced Degrees, CMA, CPA a plus Relevant work experience could be considered in lieu of a degree for the right candidate. 5+ 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 – 25% to 50% Prior experience in team leadership preferred Attention to detail around producing high‑quality products and meeting deadlines The ability to be tactical as well as see the bigger operational picture. Proven ability to synthesize complex and detailed data and information into meaningful outtakes and decision‑base information. In‑depth understanding of measurement of goals and key performance indices Ability to challenge information and uncover robust facts and data to improve insights and the quality of the final decision Demonstrated ability to identify problems and independently explore alternative ways to solve problems based on analysis of data. Ability to act independently as a subject‑matter expert with limited supervision. Ability to implement ideas across a multi‑plant environment Ability to influence others without a direct reporting relationship. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr