Director GES Record to Decide FC&A

Job Title: Director GES Record to Decide FC&A Location: Hyderabad, India This role requires more than leadership oversight—we are seeking a player-coach who can step into complex accounting challenges, resolve them end-to-end, and raise the bar for finance excellence. You will have the opportunity to shape global R2R and controllership operations while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organization. Strong IFRS knowledge and a hands-on mindset are essential. Your key responsibilities: * Lead global R2R, Controllership, and Intercompany operations across multiple regions. * Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness. * Provide technical accounting guidance on complex IFRS and reporting matters. * Drive resolution of accounting, reconciliation, and compliance-related issues. * Strengthen governance, internal controls, and audit readiness across finance operations. * Lead ERP, digital finance, and process improvement initiatives. * Define and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational performance metrics. * Develop high-performing teams and build strong stakeholder partnerships globally. We offer: * Opportunity to lead global R2R and Controllership operations at scale within a growing Global Enterprise Services organization. * High visibility with senior finance leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making. * Ability to shape and strengthen finance governance, controls, and accounting excellence across regions. * Exposure to complex global accounting environments, IFRS reporting, and enterprise-wide finance processes. * Opportunity to drive finance transformation, automation, and ERP-enabled process improvements. * Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Career growth within a global organization committed to innovation and operational excellence. * Access to modern finance technologies, digital tools, and global best practices. * You bring: * Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification. * 18+ years of experience across R2R, Controllership, Financial Accounting, and Governance functions. * Strong technical expertise in IFRS, financial reporting, and complex accounting matters. * Big 4 audit or advisory experience preferred, with strong accounting and controls foundation. * Proven ability to personally drive resolution of accounting, close, compliance, and audit-related issues. * Deep expertise in month-end close, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, balance sheet governance, and financial reporting. * Experience leading global teams within multinational, GCC, Shared Services, or GBS environments. * Strong stakeholder management skills with a hands-on, ownership-driven leadership style and experience driving ERP, automation, and finance transformation initiatives. * 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 Panchsheel Maske, Talent Acquisition leader (panchsheel.maske@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.