Financial Controller Central Eastern Europe

Financial Controller Central Eastern Europe

Are you a financial expert with a passion for excellence and innovation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working with diverse teams across multiple regions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our dynamic FC&A EMEA team, comprising around 140 dedicated professionals, is on an exciting journey toward achieving ambitious goals. We are looking for a talented individual who shares our passion for excellence and innovation to join us. You will lead financial planning, actuals, closing, and reporting for Central Eastern European premix entities, while building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, you will oversee the “finance actuals and closing services” provided by Financial Shared Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely, complete, accurate, and reliable financial reporting for the allocated entities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as the point of contact for the Finance Business Partner.
• Direct contact to budget holders to support budgeting and forecasting process.
• Prepare budget planning figures (e.g., based on top-down guidance).
• Liaise directly with the internal and external audits, including statutory financial audits.
• Ensure that agreed services as agreed with Financial Shared Services are delivered up to standard.
• Support Management Reporting, monthly reporting deck forecast/actuals.
• Responsible for (and analyses on) inventories, CAPEX, and first line analyses and insights for actuals, forecast and budget and for setting up relevant allocation cycles in SAP.
• Provide all judgment-based content (e.g., accruals, provisions, corrections) to the shared service center.
• Provide evidence for the Internal Control Framework.

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.
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

Compensation and Benefits

Based on your experience, we offer a competitive base salary ranging from €50,490 to €72,128 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month). Additional benefits include:

• 25 holiday days
• Bonus opportunities
• Option to buy more holiday days with a 6.11% My Choice budget
• And much more!

You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting/financial controlling.
• Qualification as a Chartered Accountant preferred.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounting/Controlling/Auditing in international organisations.
• Knowledge of statutory audits, IFRS, and SAP a strong plus.
• Some experience of working in a shared service environment.
• An inquisitive, independent and learning mindset.
• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability in stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

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 Julia Adamenoka, Senior Talent Acquisition Expert at Julia.Adamenoka@dsm-firmenich.com.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

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

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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 on 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 sharing 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 nearly 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.