Financial Planning Analyst

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a member of Holcim Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards all over Egypt. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, thriving with our people and communities. Lafarge Egypt launched one of the largest cement plants in the MENA region which is located in Ain Al-Sokhna, with a plant capacity of 9.5 MT and 5 state-of-the-art production lines. Through its established business operations in Cement, Ready-Mix concrete, Lafarge Egypt has demonstrated its commitment to the provision of sustainable building materials. Lafarge Egypt continuously seeks to meet the needs of a wide range of customers including but not limited to individual homebuilders, large construction companies, architects, or local artisans, powered by 1500 passionate employees.

Overview

• The Financial Planning Analyst supports the FP&A department in providing comprehensive financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. This role focuses on the technical aspects of financial planning, ensuring data accuracy, conducting detailed analyses, and supporting the implementation of financial strategies. The Financial Planning Analyst plays a critical role in assisting with month-end closing, forecasting, cash flow management, and benchmarking activities.

Responsibilities:

1-Health & Safety:

• Comply with Health & Safety Rules and Regulations as per Lafarge H&S Standards

2-Functional:

Month-End Closing:

• Assist in reviewing actual financial results and ensuring accuracy and competences of financial records.
• Create and review accruals and provisions where necessary, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare variance analysis comparing actuals results versus forecasts, budget & prior periods to identify key drivers and trends
• Support the approval process for invoices and purchase requisitions, ensuring correct accounting allocation and alignment with forecasts and budgets
• Conduct quarterly sales incentive performance calculation based on targets approved by senior management

RMX Credit & Cost Controlling:

• Prepare credit assessments for new customers, thoroughly identifying and evaluating financial risks to support business decisions.
• Perform detailed variance analysis, comparing actual financial results against standard costs. Identify key trends, potential risks, and opportunities to optimize cost control across operations.
• Track and analyze maintenance expenditures RMX batch plants and the company's fleet, identifying areas for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
• Monitor and analyze SG&A costs, ensuring accurate allocation and identifying opportunities for efficiency and control.

Country People Costs:

• Track direct and subcontracted people cost regarding the cost centers, headcount.
• Monitor actual people cost against forecast, budget & prior year.
• Provide the proper and accurate allocation of new hires as per company reporting standards.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Assist in the preparation monthly forecast, annual budget and consolidation of financial statements for medium-term planning.
• Support the FP&A team in developing business review, financial models and strategy presentations and presenting KPIs and financial insights to senior management.
• Monitor RMX business performance daily, analyzing Profit & Loss (P&L) statements for each site to ensure immediate insights into operational efficiency.
• Conduct detailed profitability analyses by RMX site, customer, and material to identify opportunities for margin optimization and support strategic pricing decisions.
• Assist in implementation new RMX batch plants Feasibility Studies & evaluate the financial profitability providing recommendations to senior management regarding potential opportunities and risks.

Financial Benchmarking:

• Contribute to the benchmarking analysis against other listed players in the market to assess financial performance by analyzing differences in financial performance, including cost structures, and efficiency.

Data Management and Systems:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data and records in financial systems.
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of financial software and ERP systems to improve data accuracy and reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support analysis and decision-making.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

HARP Compliance:

• Using actions in place to move the company to align with group rules (HARP). This includes costs allocation; cost centers details, allocation of costs in variable and fixed breakdowns, headcounts definition, etc…

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Budgeting, Forecasting, Controlling and SAP
• Financial Modeling
• Advanced Excel
• Variance Analysis
• Scenario Planning & Sensitivity Analysis

Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highest Level of analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience: 1-3 years in FP&A and Controlling roles

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas, and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.