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 oversightwe 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 dont just meet expectations we go beyond them.


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 everyoneeverywhere.

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 ( further information please contact Panchsheel Maske Talent Acquisition leader ()

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.