HR Cost Controller with French

About Holcim

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. Together with our 60,000 talented and passionate people around the world, we are building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates, and Solutions & Products.

Who is Holcim European Business Services?

Holcim European Business Services is located in the heart of Košice, where we provide support to partnering Group companies in Europe from financial transactions, such as accounting, invoicing, and master data maintenance, to HR administration, recruitment support, payroll and data analytics.

Role overview

The role of the Cost Controller is based in our Kosice office in Slovakia and works directly for the Finance Director of France. In this role, you will gather, analyze and report on data relating to personnel expenses, headcount vs. budget, roles in / out etc.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accessing sensitive and confidential data (such as salary information, budgets) from Finance / HR / Payroll systems
• Reviewing personnel spending by:
  • Checking data, chasing any missing information
  • Analyzing data, requesting additional data if needed to understand the trends, ensuring accuracy and solid understanding
  • Reconciling actual spend with the budget, challenging / interrogating data to understand any deviations from plan
• Creating reports summarizing your findings, comparing actual spend with budget and highlighting key trends you identified:
  • Preparation and revision of the EXCO slides
  • Detailed analysis of Personnel expenses

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

• University degree in Economics, Controlling, Management HR or related field 
• Experience in Accounting / Controlling, and of using Finance / Payroll / HR data systems like SuccessFactors, SAP, ADP
• English - Upper intermediate (B2) 
• French - Upper intermediate (B2)
• Proven analytical skills, with a passion for digging into data to ensure it is accurate and using it to identify trends
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build trust with stakeholders at all levels on sensitive topics
• MS Office/Google Suites - advanced
• Accounting / Controller Certificates would be an advantage

Benefits

• Annual 5% Bonus
• Grade-Related Bonus
• Employee Referral Program
• Supplementary Pension Fund
• Working Anniversary Awards 
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid Contract
• Sick Days
• Mental Health Support
• Multisport Card

Working with us

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

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.

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age.