At IFF, an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, sensorial experiences, science, and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients, and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will do better for people and the planet.
Ingredients is the larger Segment in IFF, with over $3B in sales and 5 Business Segments. We are very excited to welcome a new Regional Finance Leader, Ingredients to our team, and we hope it’s you!
You will be part of the Ingredients Business Finance team, where we help our organization to make better, timely, and data-driven decisions – through insightful reporting, in-depth analysis, business acumen, and process improvement - making our company more successful.
About the Role: Ingredients is the largest segment at IFF, with over $3B in sales and five business segments. We are excited to welcome a new Regional Finance Leader, Ingredients, to our team. As part of the Ingredients Business Finance team, you will play a crucial role in driving our organization’s success through insightful reporting, in-depth analysis, business acumen, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Performance Management: Monitor and analyze regional financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions. Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance.
Financial Planning and Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis and provide insights to senior management on regional performance, trends, and opportunities. Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting key metrics and business drivers. Oversee regional financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Business Partnering: Collaborate with innovation, marketing, and product management teams to evaluate new product opportunities, pricing strategies, and market expansion plans. Provide financial support for innovation projects and new product launches.
Qualifications:
Exceptional analytical and business partnering skills.
Strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the food ingredients industry
Ability to develop a thorough understanding of financial reporting systems and business unit dynamics.
Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.
Job requirements:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or professional accounting qualification (CIMA, CPA, etc.) is a plus.
EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in an international environment in a medium to large-sized company, ideally within a manufacturing or food ingredients company.
Excellent financial acumen with expertise in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
Proven drive for results, customer-focused. Effective team player.
Proven experience in supporting commercial teams and driving business growth through financial insights and strategies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
High proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, BI tools).
Analytical skills: analyzing historical data, finding patterns, understanding financial impact, and being able to identify key drivers and trends without getting lost in the details.
Exceptional business ethics.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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