Senior Financial Analyst Requisition ID: 11086 Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60631 Pay Type: Salary Estimated Wage Range $80,000 - $114,000/Annually **ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?** Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the 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 circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. 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. Description: **ABOUT THE ROLE** In early 2024, Holcim announced its intent to list its North American business in the US with a full capital market separation. This process would create the leading pure-play building solutions company in the region. With a US listing, the new organization will be positioned to be the partner of choice in one of the world’s most attractive construction markets to fully capitalize on the region’s infrastructure and construction boom and accelerate growth to unlock value for its stakeholders. To support this initiative, the FP&A team based out of the Chicago IL office is expanding its team and is actively recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst to provide strategic financial analysis, forecasting and business partnering support for its North American Operations. This role will report to the North American Senior Manager of FP&A. In this role, you will be responsible for deeply analyzing financial data, generating and distributing proforma reports, creating comprehensive financial models, and providing strategic insights to management to optimize company performance by developing forecasts, identifying trends, and recommending actionable solutions based on your analysis. You will also play a key role in the budgeting and financial planning processes as a liaison between the corporate leadership team and business unit leaders. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** + Investor Relations: Partner with the Investor Relations (IR) team to support the preparation of presentations and materials. + Financial Modeling and Analysis: Building complex financial models to assess investment opportunities, evaluate potential business strategies, and project future financial performance. + Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborating with different departments to develop detailed budgets, monitor spending, and provide accurate financial forecasts. + Data Interpretation: Analyzing large datasets from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators (KPIs). + Financial Reporting: Preparing comprehensive financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for senior management review by utilizing our management reporting system. + Strategic Decision Support: Providing financial insights and recommendations to guide strategic decision-making across the organization. + Team Support: Mentor junior financial analysts to help ensure quality of work. + Investor Relations: Partner with the Investor Relations (IR) team to support the preparation of presentations and materials. + Other duties as assigned **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR** Education: Bachelor's degree Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree Field of Study Preferred: Accounting or Finance Required Work Experience: 3 years working in finance and/or accounting Required Training/Certifications: CPA/CFA/CMA a plus Required Computer and Software Skills: + Experience working with large ERP systems. + Working knowledge of SAP and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). (Preferred) + Microsoft Office. Advanced Excel modeling proficiency and dataset management as well as familiarity working in PowerPoint. (PowerPoint add-in think-cell) Additional Requirements: + Strong analytical skills: Detail-oriented with expertise in data analysis, financial modeling, and interpretation of complex financial information. + Financial knowledge: familiarity with accounting principles (GAAP), financial analysis techniques, reading financial statements and relevant financial metrics. + Communication skills: Effectively communicating complex financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Problem-solving skills: Identifying issues, analyzing root causes, asking probing questions to uncover not just what happened but why, and developing practical solutions. + Business acumen: Understanding of operations, market dynamics, and key drivers impacting financial performance. + 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. Subject to applicable law, 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. **WHAT WE OFFER** + Competitive salary + Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings + Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance + Holistic Health & Well-being programs + Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care + Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts + Paid time off & paid holidays + Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) + Educational Assistance Program + Dress for your day **YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE** At Holcim, 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. Click to view Company Benefits Overview (https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/65809a03/43b9d8dc-3fe7-4a1c-98be-1.png) In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. Please visit our Pay Transparency Policy Statement (https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/65809a03/24646738-50fc-475e-bf73-0.jpg) Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. **Nearest Major Market:** Chicago