Strategic Value Creation Controller — FP&A Leader

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SolCo, a science-led, growth-focused solutions company, seeks a Senior Manager Value Creation Program Controller to drive financial performance and value creation initiatives across SolCo. The role partners with CFO and Strategy teams, translating data into actionable insights and tracking benefits realization.

Based in Maastricht with openness to other parts of Europe, the role emphasizes analytics, reporting, and performance management to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or a similar finance role; international environment preferred.
• Proven track record in financial analysis, forecasting, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial analysis based on historical data for decision making.
• Support Strategy team in all financial views.
• Develop and monitor business cases for improvement initiatives.
• Track savings programs and ensure benefits realization.
• Monitor KPIs and report to top management; provide actionable insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Performance management

Excel

PowerBi

PowerPoint

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Professional finance qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CMA/CPA)

Tools

Excel

PowerBi

PowerPoint

Job description

SolCo, a science-led, growth-focused solutions company, seeks a Senior Manager Value Creation Program Controller to drive financial performance and value creation initiatives across SolCo. The role partners with CFO and Strategy teams, translating data into actionable insights and tracking benefits realization.

Based in Maastricht with openness to other parts of Europe, the role emphasizes analytics, reporting, and performance management to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement.