Holcim:
As a 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 our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We drive circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It's all thanks to our 70,000 talented 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.
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.
About the opportunity:
As the Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing financial leadership and expertise to our Humes business unit. Your insights will contribute to financial planning, business performance, and strategic decision-making. Partnering closely with the Executive General Manager of Humes (EGM) and regional management team, you will drive business performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure strong financial governance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the financial performance and strategic planning processes within Humes, ensuring alignment with group timetables and local requirements including presentations to the EGM of Humes.
* Ensure forecast accuracy for monthly EBIT performance.
* Drive effective cash management by executing initiatives to reduce working capital with a specific focus on inventory within Humes.
* Ensure that reporting on Key Business Indicators and Drivers are in place to measure business performance and are readily accessible for the Area Managers.
* Advise and assist Area Managers with insights and growth-driving opportunities, and special projects as required.
* Ensure that regular reviews are completed for key Balance Sheet and P&L accounts on a regular basis.
* Provide day-to-day oversight and direction to your direct report, including feedback and coaching on development areas.
* Work with the internal controls team to ensure that the minimum internal controls standards are understood and adhered to by the Area Managers.
About You:
* Degree level qualifications in a relevant discipline including business, finance, accounting, commerce or economics.
* Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or Professional Membership of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants.
* Demonstrated experience in a senior finance management role within a complex manufacturing environment.
* Experience in a related sector is preferred.
* Demonstrated ability in building relationships, business partnering and influencing peers and stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A passion for driving business performance and a commitment to both safety and sustainability.
Why Holcim?
At Holcim, we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.
We don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross-functional pathways available as you progress your career. So if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.