Finance Director FC&A

4 days ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa dsm-firmenich Full time

Job title – Finance Director FC&A (74488)

Location – Midrand, South Africa

Job model – Hybrid

As Associate Director FC&A you are responsible for the affiliates in the region, and you are part of the bigger FC&A EMEA community.

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 and manage the SSA FC&A team (2-4 FTE) and related portfolio of entities to achieve business objectives.
  • Responsible for Statutory Financial Statements, external/internal audit and compliance.
  • Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis for the SSA region and continuously improve processes to achieve top quartile performance.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in the FC&A team.
  • Collaborate closely with Financial Shared Services, FP&A, Business Units, and Centers of Expertise (e.g., tax and treasury) to ensure alignment and integration of financial activities across SSA.
  • Develop and implement the financial control strategy for SSA in collaboration with the FC&A Leadership Team.
  • Responsible for delivering and understanding the actual financial results and statements of financial position for the SSA portfolio (OWC, Revenue, GM, OPEX, EBITDA, APMs, and Net Income).
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders.
We bring
  • Being part of a highly skilled and collaborative FC&A community, where expertise, compliance, and financial governance ensure operational excellence.
  • Engaging in diverse and complex financial challenges, contributing to regulatory compliance, statutory reporting, process excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • The opportunity to work for a highly social company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
  • Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.
  • To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.
You bring
  • Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a CA(SA) or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in financial control, accounting, and analysis, with proven experience in leading and managing sizeable finance teams.
  • Previous work experience in countries under SSA region with diverse cultures and ways of doing business.
  • Demonstrated track record of achieving financial targets, improving financial processes, and delivering results in a complex and dynamic business environment.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient, with a drive for continuous learning and growth.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Strong knowledge of financial control processes, IFRS principles, and statutory requirements.
The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive 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 workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and 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.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency's fees, percentages, or similar.

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