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Leadership role in our Performance team now open!

Location: 

Košice, SK, 040 01

Requisition ID:  14208

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at www.holcim.com

Who is Holcim European Business Services?
 
Holcim European Business Services (EBS) is the internal Shared Service Center of Holcim for the European region, based in Kosice, Slovakia. With a team of over 330 employees representing more than 20 nationalities, EBS provides a comprehensive range of financial & administrative services to the 23 countries of Holcim across Europe. These services encompass Reporting, Controlling, Accounting & Consolidation, Invoicing, Treasury, Procurement, HR administration, Recruitment, Payroll, Data Analytics, Sustainability and several others.

Who is Holcim European Business Services?
 
Holcim European Business Services (EBS) is the internal Shared Service Center of Holcim for the European region, based in Kosice, Slovakia.
With a team of over 330 employees representing more than 20 nationalities, EBS provides a comprehensive range of financial & administrative services to the 23 countries of Holcim across Europe. These services encompass Reporting, Controlling, Accounting & Consolidation, Invoicing, Treasury, Procurement, HR administration, Recruitment, Payroll, Data Analytics, Sustainability and several others.

Role overview

The Head of Performance & Strategy drives EBS’s performance management and transformation agenda through advanced data analytics, project leadership, and strategic decision support. Acting as a trusted advisor to the EBS leadership, this role is central to ensuring data-driven decision-making, professional project execution, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Define and implement EBS performance management strategy.

  • Oversee all monthly and annual performance outputs with focus on accuracy, efficiency, and data storytelling.

  • Drive continuous professionalization of performance reporting, introducing modern analytics, visualization tools, and automation.

  • Lead and coordinate global strategic projects on behalf of EBS (e.g., Voice of Customer, GBS Dashboard, New Scope initiatives).

  • Design and execute project content in alignment with business priorities and identified challenges.

  • Act as a key enabler of EBS transformation towards a data-driven, agile organization.

  • Permanent guest at ExCo meetings, presenting performance results and improvement proposals.

  • Provide strategic insights and proactively drive change based on data and trends.

  • Ensure ExCo is regularly updated on project progress and critical performance matters.

  • Lead and coach a team of 2 direct reports, fostering a high-performing, professional data analytics and project management team.

  • Ensure effective resource planning, skill development, and problem-solving within the team.

Your qualifications, experience and skills 

  • University education in Finance/Engineering/Business

  • Minimum five year experience in leadership role, project management or transformation

  • Excellent in Data analytics 

  • Experience in leading a team

  • Strong Project Management skills

  • Effective written &  oral communication skills

  • Knowledge about the EBS organization & operations

  • General SAP knowledge

  • Proficient user of Excel & PowerPoint

  • Highly organized, with proven ability to plan, keen on detail 

  • With high flexibility and capacity to work efficiency in ambiguous environments

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

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.

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