We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
This position will be at our offices located at 1250 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., 18th floor, Montréal
Solid knowledge of SAP is very important for this position
Recruiter:
Manon Bélanger/manon.belanger@airliquide.com/514-241-9029
Air Liquide Canada is seeking a 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 in the energy sector
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies.
Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
