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Strategy & Business Development Manager

Requisition ID:  13589
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60631

Pay Type:  Salary
Estimated Wage Range $150,000 - $170,000/Annually
Travel Requirement: 21-30%

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
The Business Development & Strategy Manager serves as a key player in the analysis, planning, and
implementation of critical strategic and business development initiatives. S/He will analyze potential inorganic and organic opportunities, and perform financial valuations and business assessments including the identification of risks and opportunities. Assist with mergers and acquisitions due diligence and integration activities to ensure significant risks and opportunities are identified, quantified and considered as part of the transaction terms and overall acquisition plan. Assist management in the execution of the Company’s growth, cost savings, and productivity improvement strategies by providing financial valuation, project management, and research expertise.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work
    environments and areas.
  • Lead key analysis and evaluation on a variety of projects across the Company’s continuous stream of
    growth, cost savings, and productivity improvement initiatives.
  • Work with business leaders to develop and critically evaluate the underlying assumptions used to
    develop valuations of M&A targets.
  • Participate in and take a leadership role in multi-function teams to conduct due diligence, conclude
    findings, and incorporate impact on valuation, purchase terms, and integration.
  • Develop and facilitate post-acquisition activities in cooperation with the Project Management Office, to
    ensure successful integration of acquired organizations.
  • Assist in project management with integration of strategic initiatives by organizing and leading reviewing status reports relative to goal for timeliness, cost, and synergy.
  • Facilitate the ongoing evaluation and reporting on performance related to completed acquisitions,
    including performance relative to analysis used to justify the transactions.
  • Providing, developing, and maintaining an analytical fact base to support recommendations and
    decisions
  • Create detailed financial models and analyses of operating and financial performance, whether Holcim or competitor businesses, extensive market research, and general data mining. Financial skills (pro forma modeling, competitor financial benchmarking, valuation perspective development, investment thesis development) are key.
  • Drive the data collection process, analysis, and presentation of strategic, operational, or M&A projects, with the ability to consolidate and present all findings.
  • 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.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Bachelor degree in finance, law or related fields. Graduate business or finance degree and professional certifications preferred.
Required Work Experience: 4-6 years of experience in investment banking or related, progressive, rigorous finance positions
Required Training/Certifications: Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite (formerly known as Google Apps for Business, ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
Travel Requirements: 10 – 30%

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

Additional Requirements:

  • 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.

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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