Financial analyst Jobs in Richmond, VA

Financial Analyst Architectural Products Group

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst will support our multi-site manufacturing organization. This role will report to the VP of Finance while working closely with the Controller and site leadership across approximately 10 locations. The primary objective of this role is to understand the business, drive performance, and deliver actionable financial insights. This is a high-visibility position that blends financial analysis, operational partnership, and selective accounting exposure.

Job Location

This is a hybrid position based at our Easton, PA, Detroit, MI, or Richmond, VA site.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with operations and site leadership to analyze financial and operational performance across multiple manufacturing sites
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to drive improved business outcomes
• Translate data into insights and clearly communicate "the story behind the numbers"
• Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), standard costing, and production variances
• Support cost improvement initiatives and margin optimization across product lines
• Assist in evaluating, tracking, and analyzing capital investment projects
• Partner with operations to assess ROI and financial impact of investments
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial performance tracking
• Prepare and analyze key financial and operational metrics
• Contribute to management reporting and variance analysis
• Work closely with the VP of Finance, Controller, and plant teams to support decision-making
• Act as a business partner to operations, providing actionable and timely insights
• Support select accounting processes including month-end close, inventory, and fixed assets
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and alignment with operational drivers
• Perform special projects and analysis as needed to support leadership and strategic initiatives

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a desire to understand how the business operates
• Advanced Excel skills required (modeling, data analysis, and working within complex spreadsheets)
• Experience in manufacturing or cost-focused environments (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with BOMs, costing, or operations finance is a plus
• Exposure to CapEx analysis or project evaluation is a plus
• Comfort working with ERP systems and multiple data sources
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data into clear insights

Compensation

Base salary is $70,000 - $80,000 Annual bonus eligible 401(k) plan/group retirement savings program Short-term and long-term disability benefits Life insurance Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.