Job title – Global Innovation finance controller (69807)

Location – Netherlands/Switzerland/Spain

Job model – Hybrid

For our team we are looking for a motivated:

Global Innovation finance controller

Serving as a business partner to the Global Science, Research, and Innovation organization, helping to manage €700m+ annual investment, involving 2000+ talented scientists across the globe. Innovation Finance helps to translate strategic priorities in Innovation area into financial objectives, ensuring clarity of vision across all BU and Group Innovation activities including investment priorities, tracking of results, and stage gating of innovation efforts according to strategic relevance and risk / return potential. In this role of Global Innovation Finance Controller, you will be a key pillar in the FP&A team, contributing to all aspects of Innovation Finance and driving simplification and automation of reporting and processes.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Planning: Lead and manage innovation opex and capex spend, and major processes including budget, RAF, actual reporting, and allocations. Provide full transparency of spend for S&R and BU.

• Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Innovation leaders and stakeholders to support and challenge the S&R team to manage spend and allocations. Provide transparency in demand/supply of resources, drive improvement performance through prioritization.

• Accounting and Compliance: Ensure capitalization and depreciations rules are followed. Consolidation and risk mitigation. Lead audit and communication requirements.

• Supply/Demand Process: Coordinate and lead supply/demand process. Provide transparency and reporting in resulting allocation.

• Project Support: Support and participate in other projects as needed (could be cross-functional and cross-regional).

  We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.

• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.

• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

• In the Netherlands, based on your experience we will offer you a base salary of € 76,594 to € 109,420 per year (based on fulltime, including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits (25 holiday days, bonus, etc). For other countries we will share info during the screening process.

  You Bring 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or Accounting.

• 5-10 years' experience working in an FP&A, In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial concepts. Innovation experience is a plus.

• Extraordinary analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.

• Ability to anticipate issues and ensure integrity and accuracy of data while being capable of higher-level interpretation and explanation.

• Strong ability to collaborate across functions and groups, with effective communication and proactive alignment.

• Proven expertise in modeling techniques and managing large data sets, as well as IT literacy and allocation methodologies.

  The application process

  Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Martin Zwart, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner ( martin.zwart@dsm-firmenich.com ).

  Equal Opportunities Commitment

  dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

  dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

  We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

  As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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