**Location** : Maastricht (the Netherlands) or Barcelona (Spain) **Job model** : hybrid **INTRODUCTION** Are you passionate about driving operational efficiency and enhancing productivity? At dsm-firmenich, our Group (Opex/ Capex) team is dedicated to improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting productivity across our Digital & Tech organization. We implement lean management principles, drive process improvements, and ensure best practices are followed to achieve operational excellence. If you are a motivated professional with a keen eye for process optimization and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to join our dynamic finance team as the Lead Finance Business Partner and contribute to our mission of operational excellence. **DEI STATEMENT** 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. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** Business Partnering / Business Performance: • Ensure business partners understand the drivers of expenses within the divisions. • Develop and implement strategies for activities related to IT/D&T and their impact on receiving business units & functions (allocation process). • Support business partners in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives. • Provide and control figures related to IT expenses in network optimization initiatives and Capex projects (including Opex and business benefits). Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting: • Provide financial leadership and drive global assumptions with the Executive team for budgeting, LRP and RAF’s of IT, including variance analysis across Opex & Capex. Monthly Reporting: • Actively participate in monthly functions meetings and other regular management meetings. Business Cases and Function Projects: • Lead business cases or strategic scenarios, ensuring financial and operational viability of projects. FP&A Initiatives: • Implement a financial culture and promote available tools andactively participate in finance improvement programs WE BRING • A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers. • 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 flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome. • 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 and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future. **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:** Based on your experience, we offer a competitive base salary ranging from €110’000 to €13’000 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month). Additional benefits include: • 25 holiday days • Bonus opportunities • Option to buy more holiday days with a 6.11% My Choice budget • And much more! The salary range for Barcelona will be discussed during the interview. **YOU BRING** • University Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration with a specialization in accounting. • 7-12 years of work experience in Business Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Project Accounting and expense support for an IT organization • Proficiency in SAP Controlling Modules, Microsoft Office Suite, OneStream, Group Reporting, Power BI. • Six Sigma Certification is a strong plus. • Project Experience in complex and business-related environments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous environments. • Ability to synthesize key analyses, influence ideas, and convey findings to higher management. • Business acumen with key enabler functions to support daily financial activities and monthly performance. • Effective and professional communication skills, with the capacity to produce and communicate concise summaries. • Self-motivated, resilient, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Strong priority-setting and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to anticipate needs. • Fluency in English (both written and spoken) **APPLICATION PROCESS** Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal, latest by the **22nd of May 2025** . Due to data privacy reasons, we do not handle any applications sent by email. For further information, please contact Julia Adamenoka, Senior Talent Acquisition Expert (Julia.Adamenoka@dsm-firmenich.com). Pre-employment screenings are part of our recruitment process. You will be informed during the process what is expected of you. **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 **AGENCY STATEMENT** Pease note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.