Financial Controller (SolCo)

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement with 60% in-);

Collective Labour Agreement

Competitive salary

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Maastricht seeks an experienced Financial Controller for the SolCo entity. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet management, and ensuring accurate financials with SAP integrations.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/BSc in Accounting/Financial Controlling (or CPA) and possesses strong English (German preferred) and analytical skills. Hybrid work with office and remote flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• MSc – BSc level in Accounting/Financial Controlling; and/or licensed certified public accountant.
• Good level of written and oral communication skills in English (and preferably German).
• In-depth knowledge of Finance and Accounting processes.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for the Finance Business Partner & direct contact with budget holders to support budgeting and forecasting process.
• Responsible for balance sheet management and reconciliation for the entity.
• Ensuring group, as well as statutory financials are accurate and complete.
• Ensuring agreed services with FSS (Financial Shared Services) are delivered up to standard.
• Responsible for product costing, variance analyses, manufacturing performance, inventories, CAPEX and allocation cycles in SAP.
• Providing all content for Journal Entries to the shared service center.
• Providing evidence for the Internal Control Framework and remediation follow-up.

Skills

SAP experience

Analytical skills

English communication

German language

Team-player

Education

MSc/BSc in Accounting/Financial Controlling

Licensed certified public accountant

Job description

Financial Controller. (SolCo)

Location: Maastricht, Netherlands

This position is part of the Solutions Business (SolCo) within Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). This is one of the two standalone entities to be created from ANH, as part of the divestment to CVC Capital.

For our Finance function, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller for the principal legal entity which is based in Switzerland.

Salary range depending on qualification: 80’000 – 110’000 EUR base/year/gross.

Key Responsibilities

• Point of contact for the Finance Business Partner & direct contact with budget holders to support budgeting and forecasting process.
• Responsible for balance sheet management and reconciliation for the entity.
• Ensuring group, as well as statutory financials are accurate and complete.
• Ensuring agreed services with FSS (Financial Shared Services) are delivered up to standard.
• Responsible for (and analyses on) product costing, variance analyses manufacturing performance, inventories, CAPEX and first line analyses and insights for actuals, forecasts and budget, and for setting up relevant allocation cycles in SAP.
• Providing all (accruals, provisions, corrections, etc.) content for Journal Entries (recurring and incidental) to the shared service center.
• Providing evidence for the Internal Control Framework and follow up on remediation plans.

We Offer

• A dynamic work environment that gives you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are given the freedom to be creative and proactive.
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.
• Hybrid working agreement with 60% working in the office (Maastricht), in combination with working remotely.
• A good Collective Labor Agreement and competitive salary.
• Opportunity to grow and develop professionally and personally.

You Bring

• MSc – BSc level in Accounting/Financial Controlling; and/or licensed certified public accountant.
• Good level of written and oral communication skills in English (and preferably German).
• In-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of Finance and Accounting processes.
• SAP experience.
• Analytical skills, by making use of the latest digital tooling.
• Team-player attitude, excellent inter-personal and stakeholder management skills.

Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity Statement

At ANH, 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. 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.