Global Senior FP&A Analyst

Job Title: Global Senior FP&A Analyst

City, Country: Barcelona, Spain

The Global Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in driving profitable growth and contributing to the transparency of business results, highlighting underlying business drivers collaborating closely with Business finance leaders, while contributing to drive efficient reporting processes by unlocking the potential of digitalization. Communication skills are essential to drive high levels of accountability, engagement, and ability to find compromises with senior finance leaders. Agility and focus to constantly make the right choices balancing sense of urgency and planned deliverables. Multi-dimensional technical skill set developed through enriching past professional experiences in finance roles (audit, accounting, business controlling, reporting) is critical to successfully support discussions with Group finance leaders due to the wide range of technical topics involved.

Your key responsibilities

Reporting

- Support the Group Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team in a vast array of reporting matters in link with M&A.
- Support for Group profitability reporting by BU from Sales to Adj. EBITDA (first time right, on time, in full) for Actuals and Forecasts.
- Identify issues arising from accounting processes distorting BU performance, in strong collaboration with FC&A (Financial Control and Accounting)

Stakeholder Communication

- Nurture collaborative and efficient working platforms and two-way channels with the BU's (Business Units), FC&A and within Group FP&A.
- Support in the preparation of Exco and Board decks.
- Contribute to BU Actuals P&L Reviews to promote a transparent, collaborative, and insightful exchange with the BU's and Group FP&A.

Budget & Forecasting

- Support global planning processes: monthly (RQE and RAF), yearly (Budget) and long-range planning
- Promote one version of the truth principle, navigating through a complex and non-integrated systems landscape.
- Safeguard quality and consistency of projected Income statement by BU by challenging assumptions and sharing insights.

Process improvement

- Drive continuous improvement in existing processes and implement break through re-engineering initiatives for non-existing operating mechanisms linked to reporting.
- Sustainability catalyst role within the team (process documentation, goals connected to development areas and business priorities).
- Prepare autonomously sharp and reliable financial analysis linked to business performance optimization initiatives.
- Champion for digitization projects critical to increase team productivity and quality of business decisions

We Offer

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.

You bring

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus
At least 5 years of experience in Audit, Business Controlling or Financial Planning and Analysis role(s) in an international environment.
Professional experience working in a multinational environment
Excellent English language skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Proactive and adaptable in a fast-evolving regulatory environment
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think in solutions
Team-oriented with a strong ability to collaborate across functions

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.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

For further information, please contact Mimi Phommachak (Recruiter) at mimi.phommachak@dsm-firmenich.com

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.