Senior Director Finance Vitamins Unit
- Entreprise
- dsm-firmenich
- Lieu
- Kaiseraugst
- Date de publication
- 13.08.2025
- Référence
- 4946889
Description
Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
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.
Equal opportunities commitment
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.
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