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Job ID:  74905
Date:  Jun 13, 2025
Hybrid (Company Facility + Home Office)
Job function:  Finance
Experience level:  Experienced Hire
Business:  BU Finance TTH

Manager Finance & Operations Yantai

Manager Finance & Operations Yantai

Yantai, Shandong, China

Hybrid

 

As part of the  Taste, Texture & Health – Ingredient Solutions (TTH-ISOL) organization, this is critical position in Global Finance team for Operations TTH. 
The successful candidate will support Operations (Manufacturing & Technology, DSCM and Purchasing, CAPEX and Working Capital) to ensure that financial targets of BU are met. The Controller will have a business partnering role and leads reporting and analysis activities. In this role you will also be part of the Pectin Finance team and have a strong link to the Pectin business globally, and to be a member of management team of Yantai production site.
 

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, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

 

Your key responsibilities

  • Lead the integration of Finance into dsm-firmenich standards, processes, team and systems
  • Support defining/implementing the site strategy, and manage performance the operations/site organization in scope.
  • Responsible for all accounting related matters of the site including supervising and steering the finance team (7 FTE)
  • Support business/operations management in relevant projects (eg BOS, M&A, large capex projects, contracts, optimization projects, reorganizations)
    • Monitor and interpret the consolidated CAPEX and OPEX budgeting & forecasting and provide explanation to management 
    • Review business cases and provide support to the improvement transformation (IMPACT)
    • Pushing for finance-based business steering and “EUR-thinking “on the site. 
    • Capital expenditure planning and reporting, support analysis capital proposal and preparation of business cases. 
  • Finalize product costing/ raw material / cycle design & output consumption
    • Enhance cost awareness on the site.
    • Inventory (Raw material, scrap, rework & provision).
  • Operate within the regional operations control team and work on optimizing and harmonizing financial processes & reporting and implementing best practices across company. Focal point for all ad-hoc control items, like subsidies, government and linking pin with Shanghai FC&A 

 

We Bring

  • Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
  • Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
  • Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
  • Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
  • Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

 

You Bring:

•    ~10 years’ experience in Finance & Control in an international environment. Full finance scope experience is required, i.e. accounting, tax, treasury, FP&A, etc. Prior experience in Operations Controlling role. Experience of work in JV is a plus
•    Good understanding of accounting principles (IFRS preferred); Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and other IT tools is a must. 
•    High level of conceptual and analytical skills; Identifies opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve internal processes. Able to cope with strict deadlines and time schedules within a matrix reporting relationship.
•    Strong interpersonal communications, influencing skills and stakeholder management; can express her/his ideas with ease and flair;
•    Drive for results, pro-active attitude with “can-do” mentality. Makes good judgments about when to give in and when to stand firm, can absorb shocks and bounces back. Takes a learning stance in every situation;
•    Fluent in English and Mandarin
    

 

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.

 

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, 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.

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