Finance Business Partner

Canada - BC - Richmond

**Finance Business Partner, NA (Central Region)**
**Full-Time, Permanent**
**Richmond (BC), Salt Lake City (UT), West Bend (WI), Brossard (QC), or within a state/province where Graymont operates**

Graymont is seeking a Finance Business Partner, NA (Central Region). Reporting to the Director, Financial Analysis and Operations Support, NA, the Finance Business Partner, will mainly support the operations of the plants located in the Central region regarding financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and any other support including capital projects and compliance requirements. The Finance Business Partner will be the main contact for any finance-related matters for all sales and operations people.

**Responsibilities**
- Review plant operation results proactively, conduct regular meetings with Plant Managers and their teams to discuss performance, explain and interpret results, analyze variances, and collaborate with Accounting, IT, and other departments to resolve issues.
- Assist in the preparation of the operating budgets, multi-year operating plans and other forecasts as required.
- Support analysis of proposed capital and strategic projects including review of capital expenditure proposals and NPV analysis. Assist in the preparation of “post-audit” reviews of capital projects.
- Analyze data and support Sales and other departments by conducting pricing adjustments, product profitability analysis, and other financial assessments
- Oversee accounting controls and procedures within the region, including:

- Review accuracy and consistency of data entry at plant.
- Advise on coding and accounting treatment (e.g. direct cost vs. overhead, capital vs. maintenance expense).
- Review of internal controls for consistency with Graymont policy and best practices.
- Assist plant and department personnel with purchasing including accurate coding of POs, reviewing outstanding POs and receipts.
- Work with Accounts Payable to ensure payable are processed efficiently.
- Assist with external financial and GHG audits including attending inventory counts and/or site visits by auditors.
- Liaise between operations and accounting.
- Support with property management including land and premise leases, permits, royalty payments and land/mining claims, including compliance with regulatory requirements.

**Qualifications**
- **Education**: Bachelor’s or associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- **Professional Experience**: 4 to 7 years of demonstrated experience in cost and management accounting.
- **Required Certification**: A professional accounting designation is an asset.
- **Technology Requirements**: Familiarity with ERP and Business Intelligence solutions (JD Edwards, Cognos).
- **Beneficial Experience**: Ability to prepare, read and interpret financial and non-financial operating results. Experience with financial analysis such as NPV and IRR.
- **Key Qualifications**: Demonstrated ability to drive value creation and deliver measurable results within an organization, with a strong track record of collaborating effectively with sales and operations teams to enhance financial and operational performance. Experience includes initiating and implementing value-added initiatives, optimizing key metrics, and fostering cross-functional partnerships. Familiarity with manufacturing industry concepts, terminology, and processes is highly desirable.
- **Travel Component**: Ability to travel within North America, with an estimated travel requirement of approximately 25% of the time.
- **Language Requirement**: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual in French is an asset.

**Who You Are**
- **Detail-Oriented & Meticulously Organized**: You have outstanding attention to detail and take pride in your work. You can multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and have a track record for delivering work on time.
- **Teamwork**: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and believe that we can get further, faster, by working together.
- **Strong Work Ethic**: You demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- **Interpersonal Skills**: You build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
- **Organizing**: You can multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and have a track record for delivering work on time.

**Who We Are**

Founded in 1948, Graymont is a trusted global leader in essential calcium-based solutions. Professionally managed and family-owned, we proudly serve a wide range of markets, customers, and communities in North America and Asia Pacific. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America.

Graymont’s strategy is anchored in its strong commitment to its core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, excellence, accountability, and long-term perspective.