About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our South East & Overseas Aggregates business. This is a high-profile role where you’ll work closely with senior leadership teams, providing financial insight, direction, and challenge to support decision-making across a diverse and geographically varied operation.

This part of the business plays a key role in delivering large-scale aggregates solutions for major infrastructure and marine projects, including sea and flood defence schemes. With activity spanning the South East of England and selected international markets, you’ll gain exposure to complex, high-value projects and cross-border operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence commercial strategy, support growth, and contribute to projects that have a visible and lasting impact on communities and infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with senior stakeholders across the South East & Overseas Aggregates business, providing clear financial insight, constructive challenge, and strategic support

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, ensuring accurate visibility of financial and operational performance across multiple regions

• Oversee financial control and governance, ensuring robust processes, compliance, and strong balance sheet management across diverse operations

• Support major project and contract evaluations, including marine and infrastructure schemes, ensuring robust financial modelling and decision-making support

• Lead and develop a small finance team, supporting capability, engagement, and succession within the function

Who you are

• You’re a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and experience operating in a complex, multi-site or project-driven environment

• You’re confident partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and providing constructive, insight-led challenge

• You bring strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate it into clear actions

• You communicate effectively across a range of audiences, adapting your approach to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• You’re comfortable working across multiple geographies and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment
  

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.