Financial Controller Corporate Service Units (CSU)
Location: Maastricht, the Netherlands
Contract: 1 year, extendable
INTRODUCTION
Are you a dynamic individual with a strong personality, always seeking new opportunities, thinking outside the box, and willing to share your vision and unique perspective? If so, we invite you to join our FC&A team supporting Corporate Service Units at dsm-firmenich as a Financial Controller!
In this role, you will ensure timely, complete, and reliable financial reporting for all assigned corporate service units. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, while providing expert guidance on accounting standards and compliance. Managing financial systems and master data will be a key responsibility, as well as acting as the main contact for audits and financial queries. You will also drive process improvements and support strategic projects within the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee and execute finance closing of actuals and reporting activities for assigned reporting unit(s) to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with dsm-firmenich Accounting Rules, international, and local statutory accounting standards to maintain integrity of financial statements and management report.
• Monitor the Balance Sheet, conduct financial variance analysis, and address open items to ensure financial stability and accuracy.
• Review integrity and quality of all sub ledgers, including balance reconciliation, to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Actively oversee the financial closing process, lead pre-close meetings, define and implement mitigation actions to address issues, and drive improvements to meet defined deadlines and ensure correctness of actuals.
• Execution and supervision of A/P, A/R, Assets and General Ledger accounting.
• Point of contact for the Finance Business Partner & direct contact to budget holders to support budgeting and forecasting process.
• Support Management Reporting BG/BU, Monthly Reporting Deck Forecast/ Actuals and Cashflow.
WE BRING
• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• 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.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Based on your experience, we offer a competitive base salary ranging from €65’000 - €70’000 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month). Additional benefits include:
• 25 holidays
• Bonus opportunities
• Option to buy more holiday days with a 6.11% My Choice budget
And much more!
YOU BRING
• (post) Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting/Financial Controlling, and/or licensed certified public accountant certification.
• 3-4 years of experience in multinational companies, focusing on international financial issues and budgeting.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS, Finance and Accounting processes.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Affinity with Dutch fiscal declarations is a plus.
• An ambitious and talented team player, who drives the change within the organization.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) and preferably Dutch
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal, latest by the 16th of October 2025. Due to data privacy reasons, we do not handle any applications sent by email. Please be so kind to use the link provided.
Pre-employment screenings are part of our recruitment process. You will be informed during the process what is expected of you.
INCLUSION, BELONGING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
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.
AGENCY STATEMENT
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. 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.