Lead Expert FP&A GES Finance

Location- Hyderabad

Job model – Hybrid

Purpose of the job

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Lead expert to drive financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis. In this key role, you will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide critical financial insights, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Cusotmers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authencity is celebrated.

• Ability to adhere Timelines in loading various financial reports.Ability to manage complete reports within Profit & Loss Statements, Board reports and management reports such as Variance reports of Budget vs Forecasts vs Actuals.Break down the cost and revenue generated by each Business unit within the company.Analyze financial data and use financial models for forecasting.
• Track revenue and gross margin by business unit and expenses by cost center.Prepare reports on financial performance tailored to the needs of leadership.Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.Establish policies and procedures that guide cost analyses.
• Work closely with the leadership team to formulate short- to long-term financial and strategic plans.Evaluate previous budgets and collaborate with business unit leaders to build their annual budgets and forecasts.
• Produce models to project long-term growth, accounting for factors that will impact performance.Manage & Own the Deviation analysis tools called Devana from loading reports to ensuring data accuracy at Product level within Business units.Provide detailed analysis and commentary on the performance of a product or department.
• Communicate results and recommendations to senior management that will lead to revenue generation, cost reduction and more efficient operations.Support for Scenario planning process to assess the Company financial performance in consideration of various Macro situations, Internal Strategies.Support building CoE in FP&A process across the organization in understanding, utilizing, and rebuilding various financial tools.
• Analyze financial and operational results to better understand the company’s overall financial health.Drive to deliver best performance in improving KPI’s – Organic Growth, EBITDA, GFCF etc.

• Must demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to work with less supervision and guidance.Good understanding of system and data flows, comfortable with complexity of reporting
• High level of conceptual and analytical skills/ Understand key business drivers and provide insightful input to stakeholdersExcellent Presentation skills/Able to express his/her ideas with ease and flair on paper and face to face in English
• Hands on experience in Power BI or other tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools – Excel, Power Point, Think cell, POWERBI etc.,
• Graduate / Postgraduate in Commerce, CA Inter / Master’s degree in Business Administration and or Controlling (preferably RC) and/or comparable educations
• Min 8-10 years of relevant experience into FP&A and Commercials (Mgt reporting)

We Bring

• A team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box.
• A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
• The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
• A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.
• A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Kubra Ali Khan, Talent Acquisition (kubra.ali-khan@dsm-firmenich.com)

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse worforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity,national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds ,genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.Should you need assistance , and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Agency Statement

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