Senior Financial Analyst – Perfumery Manufacturing Operations

Plainsboro, NJ, US

Hybrid

CL14

 

The Financial Analyst role is an active contributor to the US Finance Operations team and the person will play a key role in the tracking and the analysis of expenses and production costs for several production sites in the US.  The role also will support ad-hoc business and financial analyses for the operations and the commercial organizations.

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.

 

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 value.  Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

 

Your key responsibilities

Monitor plant controlling activities with a focus on expenses for several manufacturing sites, provide cost analysis, maintain scorecards accordingly to the Group and Financial procedures. Support the local supply chain teams in performance measurement, management reviews, costs reduction, working capital optimization and investment decisions. Participate in Period End Monthly Closing, in support of the local Finance & Administration team, manage and support the development of the quarterly latest estimate and the annual budget processes for the plants. Review and set the annual standard costs and ensure compliance with the Standard Rules & Guidelines on standard costing, contribute to build up the performance improvement action plans and follow up their implementation and achievement. Participate to Control and Audit activities led by Finance & Accounting, and develop High Level Control activities to strengthen ICS, analyze and comment the COGS variances of the plant in accordance with the Group Controlling & Financial procedures. Assist to provide a strong understanding of expenses by the local operations organizations.  Support all costing and inventories management activities together with local supply chain management, F&A and other Controllers.

We bring

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; An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future 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 We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

You bring

Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Business and Economy or Master’s in finance 5 + years’ work experience in Manufacturing controlling and know or desire to learn about product cost accounting. Experience in OPEX variance analysis versus Budget, Latest Forecast, and Prior Year. Proficient with all IT solutions and strong Microsoft Excel skills being a must;  SAP FICO experience is highly desired. Experienced in working with multi-cultural team throughout the world Effective and professional communication and organization skills