Barcelona (Spain) or Maastricht (The Netherlands)This role is responsible for ensuring that all monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and planning processes are executed with excellence, delivering high-quality outputs on time. It oversees the production of standardized and harmonized financial reporting, including performance commentaries and key exposure analyses, to support effective decision-making across Business Units, the Executive Committee, and the Board. Acting as the custodian of critical financial KPIs, the role drives consistency and alignment in reporting decks across all Business Partners and Business Units, while contributing to long-range planning activities in close collaboration with strategic teams at both Group and BU level.Your key responsibilities• Owns and communicates Group Timetable for actuals and planning (RQE, RAF, Annual BU, Long range plan, etc) • Guides and delivers monthly summary of results including key commentaries vs PY / Budget and other relevant KPI • Design of RQE / RAF and BU / LRP planning process and owns the Group consolidation of this process including high level drivers’ analysis (vol / mix, pricing, Fx, M&A; etc) • Delivers reporting decks in preparation of, ExCO and / or Board meetings on closing and planning consolidation • Strong liaison with BU Finance heads to ensure delivery of results as well as interpretation / bridges • Works closely with IT and Transformation office to lead continuous improvement projects (eg planning automation) • Works closely with Strategy team to deliver the financial metrics related to Group ambition in 3-5 year horizon • Works closely with Investor Relations in preparation of external disclosure of results and outlook • Works closely with HR to help assess the outcome of financial processes on STI/LTI indicators • Work closely with Program offices to include synergy targets within planning processes as well as monitoringWe offer• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do • 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. • You bring• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Accounting. • In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial concepts. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to structure, manage, and coordinate complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple partners • Ability to anticipate issues, and ensure integrity and accuracy of data while being capable of higher-level interpretation and explanation • Delivery Results: drive for improvement of business results and higher level of performance • Driving Change: build a culture of change by transforming and aligning an organization through its people to move in new and challenging directions • Leading & Developing Teams: focus, align, build effective groups and develop long-term capabilities of others in the organization, and find satisfaction in influencing someone’s life or careerAbout dsm-firmenich** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our general team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.