Why work for us?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?

Overview

About the role:

The Manager of FP&A requires excellent leadership, communication skills and the ability/willingness to collaborate with all business areas.

Planning: Responsible to lead the planning cycles and coordinate all aspects of the development, presentation, analysis and submission of budgets, midterm plans and forecasts. The Manager FP&A is the risk champion for the company and in charge of coordinating the Business Risk Map (BRM) process.

Actuals: Responsible to lead the reporting and analysis of financial results including the validation of actual results and the management of the month end close for reporting.

Ad Hoc Analysis: The FP&A Manager is the main contact and leader for the development of financial analysis for major initiatives, review of business cases and development of financial scorecards. Development: The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in developing Finance organization talent, especially as it relates to FP&A competencies.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
• Manage preparation of Holcim budget, forecast, and midterm year plan (MTP)
• Drive/lead planning process and coordinate the regular meetings with the company wide planning group
• Build and maintain relationships with counterparts at corporate in Switzerland and other group companies, as well as cross functional relationships
• Responsible for analysis of Holcim's financial and operating results and communication to appropriate parties within Holcim (US) and Holcim Ltd, and to third parties
• Develop forecasts to assist management in the early identification of trends
• Lead staff in developing new insights into the business and develop effective formats to communicate the results and analysis to appropriate audiences
• Ability to provide support to other groups regarding financial valuation (Capex, M&A, and other Ad-hoc)
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of budgets, forecasts, actual results and Ad Hoc projects to assist in management´s review and decision making
• Supervise and develop staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

Education: Bachelor's degree 

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred:  Business, with emphasis in accounting and/or finance

Required Work Experience: 5-7 Years of experience in accounting or finance

Licenses Preferred: CPA or similar certification a plus, however not required

Required Computer and Software Skills: Advanced Excel skills and SAP experience

Travel Requirements: 20%

Additional Requirements: 

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment (“PPE”), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
• Leadership skills both in leading initiatives as well as in the team development
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibility, coach and develop others
• Ability to focus and guide others within the team and cross functionally in accomplishing work
• Innovative skills to generate novel solutions to work situations
• Proven decision making skills
• Strong creativity, initiative and leadership abilities
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with a range of individuals, and the ability to lead and develop a small team of analysts
• Excellent financial/analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of computer tools, financial analysis, economics, accounting, financial theory and the cement business
• Must be able to successfully manage the data processing tasks that are a part of the various planning cycles, and also must be able to work with the big picture, including macro-economic trends in the US and internationally
• Familiarity with financial reporting, including US GAAP and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Solid understanding of accounting reports and concepts essential

What we offer...

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Dress for your day policy
• Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent Care
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Retirement Savings – Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program