Business Analyst-CEMENT

Position Purpose:  Reports to the Division Controller, and is responsible for the financial and management reporting, analysis, forecasting and budgeting processes related to the Brooksville South Cement plant. Supports Plant Manager, Controller and the VP of Sales, in maintaining financial controls including analyzing the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flows. Participates in the self assessment process and periodic inventory observations. Performs special projects & ad-hoc reporting requests. Major Responsibilities: Acts as primary accounting support to Cement Operations and Sales related to the Brooksville cement plant.  Assists with purchasing, inventory, and other transactional issues that may arise. Participates in the timely and accurate preparation and/or review of all significant financial information provided to Division, Region and Corporate CEMEX management related to this plant. Duties include monthly closing, forecast updates, capital and operating budget preparation. Participates in operational benchmarking and other monthly performance analysis. Involved in special projects and ad-hoc report requests related to sales, purchasing, working capital, and operating expenses. Analyzes plant and division balance sheet accounts. Assists Operations and Sales management with analysis and other support as requested. Helps to maintain and assess the system of internal controls, active participant in the self assessment process and periodic inventory observations. Other activities including journal entries, maintenance of product inventory values within SAP, generating payments, coding non-trading cash receipts, and reviewing fixed asset transactions Part of a management team charged with maximizing EBITDA and return on investment. Trains and assists Plant and Division personnel in utilizing CEMEX reporting systems to obtain key management information.  Qualifications and Experience: 4 year college degree in Accounting or Finance CPA, CMA or CFM designation or strong candidacy preferred. 2+ years of financial management experience. Industry experience helpful. Experience in financial analysis/special projects. Skills and Knowledge: Computer literate, in SAP and PC based applications. Strong Excel skills. Current knowledge regarding the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting. Diplomacy and ability to function as a leader in a team environment are required. Job Title: Business Analyst-CEMENT Company: CEMEX Location: Brooksville, FL Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: CEMEX