Finance Manager

dsm-firmenich; Mszczonów; On-site; PLN 245,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique career paths across Animal Nutr

Science led company, cutting edge R&D

Growth that keeps up with you

Collaborative culture and shared wins

Customer-first approach

Job summary

Mszczonow, Poland-based Finance Manager role at dsm-firmenich, partnering with local management to monitor performance and drive decision-support. You’ll lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts, and ensure strong financial control and compliance across entities.

You will develop two Legal Entity Controllers and collaborate across regions to optimize costs and governance, enabling sustainable operations and regional target alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Controlling or related field; CPA/CMA/ACCA/MBA is a plus
• At least 10 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, ideally in a Commercial Controlling role
• In-depth Finance & Accounting process understanding and knowledge of local rules & legislations (civil/corporate/tax/law)
• Strong understanding of financial planning, performance management and accounting principles
• Experience in a manufacturing and international environment is an advantage
• Fluency in English and Polish; additional languages are a plus. Experience with SAP FI/CO is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead sales, OPEX and CAPEX budgeting and forecasting processes in line with regional targets
• Monitor financial and commercial performance, providing timely insights and recommendations to management
• Analyze sales, margins, product and customer profitability to support commercial strategy and decisions
• Manage working capital, credit limits, collections and cash planning in close collaboration with Sales and Credit Management
• Oversee product costing, manufacturing cost analysis and inventory performance, supporting cost optimization at site level
• Ensure accurate financial controlling, closing, reporting, transfer pricing and full compliance with local tax and statutory requirements
• lead and coach two Legal Entity Controllers, ensuring high-quality controlling, timely reporting and compliance across legal entities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling or comparable qualification

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Job description

Mszczonow, Poland

As a Finance Manager

you are a trusted business partner to the local management team. You monitor business and financial performance, provide clear insights and proactive advice, and support sound decision-making. You lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensure strong financial control, and drive compliance with local statutory and corporate requirements. You also lead and develop two Legal Entity Controllers, ensuring strong collaboration, clear accountability and consistent financial governance across entities. Your contribution helps us run our operations efficiently, sustainably, and in line with regional targets.

We offer a salary range depending on your qualification of: 245.000 - 306.000 PLN base/year/gross

Your key responsibilities

• Lead sales, OPEX and CAPEX budgeting and forecasting processes in line with regional targets
• Monitor financial and commercial performance, providing timely insights and recommendations to management
• Analyze sales, margins, product and customer profitability to support commercial strategy and decisions
• Manage working capital, credit limits, collections and cash planning in close collaboration with Sales and Credit Management
• Oversee product costing, manufacturing cost analysis and inventory performance, supporting cost optimization at site level
• Ensure accurate financial controlling, closing, reporting, transfer pricing and full compliance with local tax and statutory requirements
• lead and coach two Legal Entity Controllers, ensuring high-quality controlling, timely reporting and compliance across legal entities

We offer

• Unique career paths across Animal Nutrition & Health - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• 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.
• Customer-first approach, turning ideas into impactful solutions

You bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling or a comparable qualification (CPA, CMA, ACCA or MBA is a plus)
• At least 10 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, ideally in a Commercial Controlling role
• in depth Finance&Accounting process understanding and knowledge of local rules & legislations (civil/corporate/tax/law)
• Solid understanding of financial planning, performance management and accounting principles
• Experience in a manufacturing and international environment is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills, business mindset and confidence working with stakeholders
• Fluency in English and Polish; additional languages are a plus. Experience with SAP FI/CO is preferred

About Solution Company

SolCo is built as a customer-focused, innovation-driven solutions company, dedicated entirely to animal nutrition.

It brings together products, services, data and expertise into one integrated offering - helping customers improve performance, manage complexity, and make more sustainable choices.

What sets SolCo apart is its strong regional presence and close connection to customers. With teams embedded in local markets, SolCo works side by side with customers to understand their needs and respond with practical, science-based solutions that make a real difference on farm and across production systems.

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.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity

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.