Group Head of Financial Planning

Overview:

- Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving the circular economy as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is the company behind some of the world’s most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge.

Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products. If you would like to get more information about our corporate organization in Switzerland specifically, please visit our company profile.

**No agencies can be considered for this job posting.**

**Responsibilities**:

- As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. People who are passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.
- The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis team leads the performance indicators analysis and planning processes within the Group, including the budget, forecast, and mid-term plan.
- This highly visible role is a member of the Group Finance Leadership Team and works closely with the Regional CFOs, Group Head of Strategy, Group Head of Investor Relations and the Group CFO.
- Lead the preparation of the monthly management accounts including the Monthly performance pack for the Group Executive Committee, Group Audit Committee and Board.
- Manage & develop a high-performing Group FP&A team (11 FTE).
- Work closely with Group Accounting, Investor Relations and Communications on the preparation of the Quarterly financial results releases, interim and annual integrated report.
- Lead the Group forecasting, budgeting and mid-term plan processes.
- Develop key highlights/KPIs to drive business performance and track growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with executives to provide analytical rigor and evaluate strategic initiatives.
- Responding quickly to the needs of key stakeholders as well as the operating environment of the Group.
- Refine data systems and tools to track performance, provide reporting solutions and enhance operational insights.
- Assist in projects in support of strategy and business development initiatives.
- Build outstanding and effective relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Work alongside our executive team to establish a strategic roadmap and growth targets for multiple business units and geographies.
- Create financial models, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
- Determine the appropriate processes, business drivers and modelling techniques to develop and deliver forecasts. Develop reports and monitor metrics for forecasting.

Education/Qualifications:

- University degree or equivalent, higher education in Business Administration

**Experience**:

- 15+ years of progressive experience and demonstrated growth
- Minimum of 10 years in Finance/FP&A positions
- Public company quarterly close experience

Knowledge & Skills:

- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong focus on attention to detail
- Delivering against tight deadlines with very demanding stakeholders.
- IFRS fluency
- Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships
- Communication with a wide range of partners including C-Suite Executives
- Data driven mindset
- Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character
- People management
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Manage multiple projects and tasks

Language Requirements: English - a must. German, French, Spanish - an asset. Travel Requirements: 25%