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Senior Financial Analyst

Requisition ID:  13651
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60631

Pay Type:  Salary
Estimated Wage Range $100,000 - $120,000/Annually
Travel Requirement: 11-20%

COMPANY OVERVIEW  
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Description: 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly analytical, proactive, and self-directed Senior Financial Analyst to lead the development and ownership of our free cash flow (FCF) forecasting, liquidity modeling, capex tracking, and sensitivity analysis capabilities. This role sits at the core of our corporate FP&A team, supporting decision-making at the CFO and executive leadership level.

 

The ideal candidate is deeply comfortable working in large, complex data environments, building financial models from scratch, and navigating ambiguity to bring structure and clarity to high-impact financial questions.

 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Build and maintain a dynamic free cash flow forecasting model, aligned with P&L, balance sheet, and working capital drivers
  • Develop and enhance short-term and long-range liquidity models, incorporating treasury and operational inputs
  • Track capital expenditures and ensure accurate forecasting, actuals tracking, and ROI analysis for major investment projects
  • Conduct robust scenario and sensitivity analyses, stress-testing key assumptions for internal decision-making and external guidance
  • Partner closely with Treasury, Accounting, Operations, and Strategy teams to ensure model accuracy and alignment
  • Produce clear, executive-ready presentations that communicate financial risks, opportunities, and capital allocation insights
  • Support quarterly earnings preparation, cash flow walk, and investor relations materials as needed
  • Identify opportunities to improve automation, standardization, and reporting across financial models and tools
  • 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.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Required Work Experience:

  • 5–7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, treasury, or related roles within a complex, data-intensive environment

Required Technical Skills:

  • Exceptional Excel modeling skills; familiarity with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and create structure in ambiguous or "white space" areas
  • Excellent communication skills; able to present financial data to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Familiarity with CPM/EPM software and tools (SAC, Tagetik, Onestream, etc.) and/or Python, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau is a plus

Travel Requirements: 10%

 

Additional Requirements: 

  • Experience in manufacturing, industrials, or capital-intensive sectors
  • Knowledge of 13-week cash forecasting and working capital modeling
  • Strong track record of building cash flow and liquidity models from the ground up
  • Experience with capex modeling, investment tracking, and ROI frameworks
  • 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.

 

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.

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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.

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 excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. 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

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