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.

• 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.

• 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 dont 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 its fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat thats 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 youre making a difference, well make sure youre 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 Theyre 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 ([HIDDEN TEXT])

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 thats exactly the kind of culture were building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and were serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, were 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, were here to help – just let us know what you need, and well do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

Were managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If youre applying as an individual, wed love to hear from you. Were not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.