Senior Analyst Global Costing

Job Title: Senior Analyst Global Costing

Location:  Kaiseraugst, Maastricht and Barcelona

This role covers a wide scope of dsm-firmenich products mainly related to the Human Nutrition and Care Business Unit manufactured globally: over 1000+ own produced materials, across 10+ manufacturing sites, in 6 SAP systems as well as non-SAP environment. The controller must have good understanding of manufacturing, procurement, internal supply chain network and business, in order to master global product costing, create transparency and support business decision making.

Your key responsibilities:

- Overseeing Global Costing for a significant portion of dsm-firmenich own produced materials mainly in the Human Nutrition and Care space, serving as the link between commercial and production teams
- Business partner with Commercial Teams to explain Unit Cost evolutions to support pricing decisions
- Ownership of the Global Product Cost Consolidation Tool (customized SAP solution)
- Continuous improvement of global product costing procedures and tools with a strong customer focus and lean mindset
- Focal point for costing processes of monthly close and planning cycles
- Prepare quarterly forecasts on global unit cost by incorporating developments in procurement, manufacturing and category management
- Lead the budget process on global unit cost in collaboration with the production site controllers and FP&A
- Ad hoc support in various projects, business cases and M&A integrations
- Support Finance transition, participate in system rollouts and integration of newly acquired businesses

We offer:

- 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;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.
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring:

- Degree in Finance and/or ACCA, CPA or any other financial certification
- Minimum 5 years’ professional experience; experience in manufacturing sites OR in product costing would be considered as an advantage
- Process oriented mindset, strong internal drive for continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work precisely with large datasets and interlinked IT systems
- Ability to effectively operate in virtual teams across the region and worldwide
- Able to cope with strict deadlines and time schedules
- Strong interpersonal communications, can express her/his ideas with ease and flair
- Drive for results, pro-active attitude with “can-do” mentality
- High level of conceptual and analytical skills
- Excellent level of Microsoft Office knowledge
- English language is a must

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.  
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ( www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers ).

For further information, please contact Magdalena Kruk-Plucinska, Talent Acquisition Partner ( [email protected] )

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.