Taste Operations Controller Europe Firsa

**TASTE OPERATIONS CONTROLLER EUROPE**
**Geneva, Switzerland**
**On Site**

The position of Taste Finance Operations Europe / Firsa Plant Lead Controller within the TTH Taste Operations network is accountable for operations financial performance, including long term strategic agenda. Supporting Taste EUR operations whilst playing an independent ‘challenger role’ with Local Plant Management and Regional Ops leadership team;
The Taste Finance Operations Europe Controller will work closely with Regional Business Controllers and Global Taste Finance Operations Lead, be the business partner of Taste Europe Operations Leader as well as Firsa Taste Plant Manager.

Active contributor to TTH Finance Operations team, the person will play a key role in the coordination of the costing and operations performance tracking with the regional business organization. The position will report to the TTH Taste Operations lead with dotted line to Regional Business Controller.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

**Your key responsibilities**
- Be the Co-pilot of FIRSA & EUR Taste Operations.
- Ensure Transparency and accuracy of assumptions and Operations Metrics / EBITDA contribution to the BU
- Manage Ops value creation for Taste EUR / FIRSA Operations, ensuring compliance of Operations Expenses, Cost per Kg, Inventory loss and Ops Competitive Plan achievement
- Lead Working Capital best practices through Inventory tight management against MoH Target and Drive CAPEX requirements
- Participate to Period End Closing, in support of the local Finance & Administration team
- Manage and drive the budget and Revised Annual Forecast (RAF) Process for the FIRSA and EUR plants
- Lead all costing and inventories management activities together with local supply chain management, F&A and other Controllers in the Region
- Develop Finance Planning and Analysis culture and behavior in the plant and in the Region

**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;
- 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;
- 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;

**You bring**
- Strong business and strategic acumen, demonstrating courage and conviction to drive change and to positively challenge and convey opinions at Executive meetings.
- Strategic vision, with strong analytical capabilities, priority setting and decision-making ability
- Team player, hands-on, good communication and ability to adapt to multiple interlocutors. Effective and professional communication and organization skills. capacity to produce and communicate a synthetic view. Self-motivated, resilient, capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Capacity of Anticipation
- Minimum of 10/15 years relevant finance experience of Operations Plant Controlling for large affiliates within dsm-firmenich group and proven track record of implementation of SAP costing approach.
- Experience in SAP implementation and Plant controlling,
- setting product costing in SAP or other ERP in FMCG industry.
- Building teams during change. Collaborating and influencing, excellent interpersonal skills

**Our recruitment process**

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: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
dsm-firmenich 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.
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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 solution