Job Description

Reporting to: Consumer Fragrance Finance Lead

Location: Singapore

Hybrid

The Business Finance Lead serves as a business partner to the Perfumery & Beauty Commercial Team in South-East Asia, Japan and Korea. This position will lead Division Financial Planning & Analysis activities and serve as a senior member and strategic partner to the business.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support CF and FF Finance Heads to execute P&B strategy for SEA, Japan and Korea Regions. Implementing Global Planning and Analysis process and tools in the Region in line with company guidelines.
• Ensure strategic partnership with the Head of Perfumery for SEA, Japan and Korea Regions and his/her Leadership Team. Provide accurate, relevant, timely financial & non-financial analyses to the Business Unit: figures validated by controlling for monthly activities, latest estimates, budget or business cases for investments, business developments or strategic scenarios.
• Ensure the decision-making process is sustained by figures validated by Finance, be it for monthly activities, latest estimates, budget or business cases for investments or strategic scenarios.
• Be the ambassador of financial and controlling culture promoting internal tools, full P&L performance analysis, Working Capital and Business Cases tracking during monthly management reviews and management meetings.
• Support the implementation of a strong local S&OP process & Inventory loss review process with actively participation.
• Be active contributor in the DSM-Firmenich transformation journey including Digital/ERP transformation, enhancing process based on company standards.
• Actively support local finance team in ongoing internal / external audits for all areas related to business.
• Participate in Business projects- e.g. Customer negotiations, Variable pay targets, etc.

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;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;

You bring:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accountancy / Finance or equivalent
• Minimum of 8-10 years relevant finance experience as Finance Director, Business Controller, having overseen region or Segment of large revenues, preferable with commercial finance experience.
• Strong business and strategic acumen, demonstrating courage and conviction to drive change and to positively challenge and convey opinions at Executive meetings.
• Strategic vision, with strong analytical capabilities, priority setting and decision-making ability
• Team player, hands-on, good communication and ability to adapt to multiple interlocutors. Effective and professional communication and organization skills. Self-motivated, resilient, capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Building teams during change. Collaborating and influencing, excellent interpersonal skills

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Application Closes 24 October 2023.

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.

About dsm-firmenich

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 \xe2\x82\xac12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life\xe2\x84\xa2 every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x82\xac12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life\xe2\x84\xa2 every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency\xe2\x80\x99s fees, percentages or similar.

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