Senior Manager, Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain - Somerset, NJ

Senior Finance Manager, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations\n\nLocation: (Somerset, NJ or Port Newark, NJ )\n\nWe are seeking a financial partner for a Perfumery manufacturing site. The candidate will work on a daily basis as a partner of the plant manager and the local management team and will provide advice and direction on all financial aspects that have impacts on the plant performance.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Serve as \u201csingle point of contact\u201d for the Plant management team in providing the necessary business support required in all aspects of supply chain related activities such as management of expenses, investments/ divestments (CAPEX), working capital optimization, cost savings and productivity improvements and other local initiatives and strategies.\n * Play a critical role in challenging local Plant management team or provide appropriate recommendations.\n * Actively participate on continuous improvement process, drive the Budget and Forecast processes, and collaborate with other cross-divisional controllers (Logistics, Purchasing, R\u0026D and Support Functions) to analyze performance and review costs\n * Ensure the reliability and pertinence of product costing, provide the detailed monthly variance analysis of Cost of Goods Manufactured and Sold, and provide cost/kg analysis on regular basis and leverage benchmarking within the group to optimize productivity\n * Monitor inventories, its trend evolution, and support the local Plant management team in optimizing or reducing the plant inventories and month on hand, perform the scorecards analysis review with other supply chain controller(s), and ensure compliance with the standard corporate policies and financial controls.\n\n\n\nWe Bring:\n\n * Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen\n * Robust benefits package including flexible work model\n * A chance to impact millions of consumers every day \u2013 sustainability embedded in all we do\n * A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere \u2013 from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers\n * Growth that keeps up with you \u2013 you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership\n * Culture that allows you to live your purpose, values creativity, and diversity.\n * Opportunity to work for a company that cares about environment and sets and achieve ambitious sustainability objectives and be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.\n\n\n\nYou Bring:\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field.\n * 5 years or more of work experience in manufacturing cost accounting / controlling with relevant experience in product cost accounting\n * Experience in SAP preferred, advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills\n * Experience partnering closely with plant leadership to identify cost\u2011saving opportunities and improve financial performance\n * Proven track record of influencing cross\u2011functional leaders (Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering) to drive financial discipline and operational improvement\n * Strong leadership presence with the ability to communicate complex financial insights to both financial and non\u2011financial stakeholders\n\n\n\nThe salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant\u2019s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. This position is also eligible for bonuses and benefits, which are not included in the pay scale provided. Salary $132,00-$165,000.\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 we go beyond them.\n\nJoin our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.\n\nFrom elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions \u2013 every single day. Whether it\u2019s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that\u2019s 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.\n\nAnd while you\u2019re making a difference, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re 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\u2019re essential to our future. \n\nBecause real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.\n\nThe application process\n\nInterested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English no later than April 19, 2026.\n\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement\n\nAt 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 \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of culture we\u2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.\n\nWe\u2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we\u2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we\u2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve.\n\nWe welcome candidates from all backgrounds \u2014 no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.\n\nAnd if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we\u2019re here to help \u2013 just let us know what you need, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to make it work.\n\nAgency statement\n\nWe\u2019re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you\u2019re applying as an individual, we\u2019d love to hear from you. We\u2019re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role. \n