Senior Director Finance Vitamins Unit
- Unternehmen
- Firmenich
- Ort
- Kaiseraugst
- Ausgabedatum
- 09.09.2025
- Referenznummer
- 1292850
Beschreibung
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**Location: preferred Kaiseraugst, Switzerland or Europe/EU
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You will lead the accounting, controlling and financial planning, analysis and reporting functions for the Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH) Vitamin Unit. Besides that, you will manage financial operations in a multinational environment, and will work closely with the CFO to shape and execute the company's financial strategy.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
**Your key responsibilities**
* Steer and control the execution of policies and plan, safeguard the realization of this plan by managing, monitoring and controlling the financial and accounting processes
* Monitor the business and financial performance of Vitamins and provide its management team timely with the information required to ensure that decisions are based on the right information
* Oversee financial controlling processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results
* Work in close alignment with the CFO and Vitamins VP to establish insightful management reporting
* Liaise with Digital &Tech and the Business community to ensure financial and business reporting tools are providing the business with valuable insights
* Judge all major projects on their financial soundness and accordance to the approved strategy and challenge the responsible business management
* Partner with Vitamins VP to define and implement actions for cashflow optimization
* Drive performance improvement initiatives by identifying areas of opportunities to optimise financial results
* Promote continuous learning and development within the finance team to ensure technical expertise is maintained at the highest level
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**We bring**
* Unique career paths across Animal Nutrition & Health - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
* A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you-ll work on what-s next
* Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
* A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
* Customer-first approach, turning ideas into impactful solutions
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**You bring**
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* Bachelor-s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred), additional a professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA) is highly desirable
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing FP&A, accounting, and financial reporting functions in a multinational environment
* Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives
* In-depth knowledge of financial principles, practices, and international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP)
* Expertise in financial reporting, accounting, data analysis, and business performance metricsand advanced proficiency in financial software (ERP systems, Excel, financial reporting tools)
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
* Leading change: identifies needed changes or directions that need adjustment, challenges assumptions and norms.
* Adjusts communication style to the audience. High level of integrity and business acumen, with a strong strategic mindset.
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**Our application process**
Interested in this role? Then please apply online via our career portal.
The process is basically based on the dsm-firmenich application procedure, which is described on the dsm-firmenich career website. For data protection reasons, we can only accept and process applications via our career portal.
For further information, please contact Claudia Huber-Newman, Claudia.huber-newman@dsm-firmenich.com, Senior TA Expert.
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**Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement**
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that-s exactly the kind of culture we-re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We-re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we-re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we-re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we-re here to help - just let us know what you need, and we-ll do everything we can to make it work.
**About ANH**
ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH
** **
**About dsm-firmenich**
At dsm-firmenich, we don-t just meet expectations - we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it-s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that-s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you-re making a difference, we-ll make sure you-re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They-re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together.**
**Agency statement**
We-re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you-re applying as an individual, we-d love to hear from you. We-re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
**Location: preferred Kaiseraugst, Switzerland or Europe/EU
**
** **
You will lead the accounting, controlling and financial planning, analysis and reporting functions for the Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH) Vitamin Unit. Besides that, you will manage financial operations in a multinational environment, and will work closely with the CFO to shape and execute the company's financial strategy.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
**Your key responsibilities**
* Steer and control the execution of policies and plan, safeguard the realization of this plan by managing, monitoring and controlling the financial and accounting processes
* Monitor the business and financial performance of Vitamins and provide its management team timely with the information required to ensure that decisions are based on the right information
* Oversee financial controlling processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results
* Work in close alignment with the CFO and Vitamins VP to establish insightful management reporting
* Liaise with Digital &Tech and the Business community to ensure financial and business reporting tools are providing the business with valuable insights
* Judge all major projects on their financial soundness and accordance to the approved strategy and challenge the responsible business management
* Partner with Vitamins VP to define and implement actions for cashflow optimization
* Drive performance improvement initiatives by identifying areas of opportunities to optimise financial results
* Promote continuous learning and development within the finance team to ensure technical expertise is maintained at the highest level
** **
**We bring**
* Unique career paths across Animal Nutrition & Health - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
* A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you-ll work on what-s next
* Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
* A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
* Customer-first approach, turning ideas into impactful solutions
** **
** **
**You bring**
** **
* Bachelor-s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred), additional a professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA) is highly desirable
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing FP&A, accounting, and financial reporting functions in a multinational environment
* Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives
* In-depth knowledge of financial principles, practices, and international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP)
* Expertise in financial reporting, accounting, data analysis, and business performance metricsand advanced proficiency in financial software (ERP systems, Excel, financial reporting tools)
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
* Leading change: identifies needed changes or directions that need adjustment, challenges assumptions and norms.
* Adjusts communication style to the audience. High level of integrity and business acumen, with a strong strategic mindset.
** **
**Our application process**
Interested in this role? Then please apply online via our career portal.
The process is basically based on the dsm-firmenich application procedure, which is described on the dsm-firmenich career website. For data protection reasons, we can only accept and process applications via our career portal.
For further information, please contact Claudia Huber-Newman, Claudia.huber-newman@dsm-firmenich.com, Senior TA Expert.
** **
**Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement**
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that-s exactly the kind of culture we-re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We-re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we-re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we-re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we-re here to help - just let us know what you need, and we-ll do everything we can to make it work.
**About ANH**
ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH
** **
**About dsm-firmenich**
At dsm-firmenich, we don-t just meet expectations - we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it-s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that-s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you-re making a difference, we-ll make sure you-re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They-re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together.**
**Agency statement**
We-re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you-re applying as an individual, we-d love to hear from you. We-re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.