Strategic Financial Controller - SAP & Budgeting Leader

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; Hybrid; 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

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.