Senior Financial Controller

Geneva, Switzerland

Hybrid

The Senior Financial Controler has overall responsibility for the coordination, monitoring, reporting and analysis of the legal entity’s financial statements. To ensure this, the financial controller is responsible for implementing and supervising structured interactions with all relevant stakeholders: BG account manager, other financial control teams (CCS, OCS, TP), Financial Shared Services, internal and external auditors and when applicable: Lead Management Accountant and Business Partner (e.g. for Service Units).

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.

Your key responsibilities:

Single point of contact for a specific legal entity covering the following tasks/responsibilities:

Finance Actuals and Closing

• Ensures delivery and execution of the finance actuals, closing and reporting activities for the reporting unit
• Performs a sanity check of the P&L and coordinates variances analysis compared to the actuals (e.g. prior month, quarter, or run-rate)
• Ensures integrity of financial Statements and management reports in accordance with dsm-firmenich Accounting Rules, international and local statutory accounting standards.
• Performs Balance Sheet monitoring, incl. financial variance analysis and understanding of open items
• Reviews integrity and quality of all sub ledgers (incl. balance reconciliation)
• Coordinates supporting documentation on accruals, provisions and special items
• Monitors the financial closing process
• Defines and follows up on mitigation actions in case of issues during the closing in order to ensure correct and complete actuals and meet defined deadlines

Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Supports the annual OneStream Budget process

Internal Control and Auditing

• Ensures compliance with dsm-firmenich internal control requirements
• Monitors the internal control framework on a monthly basis and follows up on remediation plans
• Acts as Single point of contact for all internal and external audits
• Follows up on financial audit findings
• Ensures that assets and liabilities are correctly and completely recognized

We bring:

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• 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 firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;

You bring:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting/Financial Controlling, and/or Swiss certified public accountant
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role in a multinational environment
• Knowledge and experience in Accounting/ Controlling / IFRS / Swiss Gaps
• In-depth understanding of Finance and Accounting processes
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of ERP systems (SAPR3)
• Knowledge of Cfin and SAP GR will be a plus
• Fluent in English and French

Our recruitment process

Are you interested in this role? Please, apply by submitting your Cv in English.

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: (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 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 €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
www.dsm-firmenich.com