Strategic Finance Assistant Manager

Location:

Amsterdam – Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Information Technology Manufacturing

Advertiser:

CRH

Job ID:

130861194

Posted On:

27 July 2024

 

Country:
Netherlands 

City: 
Amsterdam, Dublin, Birmingham 
Req ID: 
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About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

Position Overview
The Strategic Finance team for CRH Europe provide financial oversight, evaluation, guidance and direction to optimise CRH Europe’s strategic position and resulting financial performance.
The team operate alongside Strategy and Development, Finance and other business professionals, working closely with business leaders to ensure CRH Europe develops its optimum strategic business plan and delivers financial growth in line with this. The team help to drive the financial plan and maximise EBITDA, margin, RONA and cash returns from the portfolio, ensuring that best value is derived from major investments and development projects across the Division.
This role will report to the Head of Strategic Finance, along with a Strategic Finance Senior Manager, who together will guide from a financial perspective in three areas:
1)    M&A transactions and business development projects
2)    Portfolio and strategic reviews
3)    Land development strategy and related initiatives

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is passionate about business partnering and strategic finance. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to broaden the scope of their finance experience. It will provide practical experience of partnering to develop and deliver the businesses’ strategic business plan from a commercial and reporting perspective.
As we evolve our strategic finance agenda, this role will flex and grow, but in the immediate term the focus of the role is to:

-Support with transactional due diligence, financial evaluation, proposal “quality assurance”, acquisition integration, divestment separation, etc.
-Review proposals, analyse and assess modelling to validate the business case presented.
-Primary point of contact, managing the flow of information, documents and feedback for the end-to-end acquisition and divestment oversight processes for CRH Europe.
-Help to maintain and improve resources (e.g. templates) for use throughout the business to build awareness and consistency in our approach to the financial aspects of the various M&A, investment and divestment activities.
 

Individual Competencies 
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, is proactive and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

-Strong partnering and collaboration skills, with an ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders across the business
-Excellent planning and organizing skills, proficient at time management and multi-tasking with an attention to detail 
-Courage to address challenges and help drive change and innovation
 

Key Functional Competencies 
You possess the following:

-Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build, develop and maintain relationships 
-Excellent communication skills
-A pragmatic approach, with flexibility and adaptability 
-Demonstrated positive attitude, open-minded team player
 

Experience / Education
You are/have:

-A qualified accountant with c.5+ years PQE
-Knowledge of financial modelling and valuations is an advantage
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
What CRH Offers You

-A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

-Highly competitive salary package

-Comprehensive secondary benefits

-Significant contribution to your pension plan

-Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

-Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global
organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

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CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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