Lead Expert GES R2D FP&A

Job Title: Lead Expert, GES R2D FP&A

Location: Hyderabad, India

The Lead Expert – GES R2D FP&A is a strategic finance role responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across the Record‑to‑Decide value chain. The role partners closely with business and finance leaders to deliver insightful analysis, support decision‑making, and ensure financial governance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across global operations.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities across the R2D/FP&A function.


• Deliver timely and accurate financial insights, dashboards, and management reports to support strategic and operational decision‑making.


• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze financial performance, cost drivers, and productivity metrics.


• Drive governance, controls, and compliance for FP&A processes, ensuring adherence to accounting and corporate standards.


• Identify opportunities for process optimization, standardization, and automation within FP&A activities.


• Provide guidance, mentoring, and review oversight for analysts, ensuring quality deliverables and SLA adherence.

We Bring

• A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.


• Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.


• A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.


• Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.


• Continuous learning and development through structured programs.


• An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.

You bring

• Strong experience in FP&A / R2D finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.


• Solid understanding of financial statements, variance analysis, and business performance drivers.


• Hands‑on experience with SAP and financial reporting tools (e.g., BW, BPC, Power BI, or similar).


• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior finance and business leaders.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with attention to detail.


• Educational qualification in Finance / Accounting (CA, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent preferred).

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 online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Teena Khan Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email protected]).

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. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.