Finance Expert - Procurement

Job Title: Finance Expert - Procurement Location: Barcelona, Spain As a Finance Expert - Procurement, you will drive end-to-end procurement finance performance by analyzing, modelling and reporting spend, savings and cost drivers. Partnering closely with Procurement, Finance and BU Operations, you will deliver insights that enhance cost efficiency, optimize working capital and strengthen financial governance. You will support analysis and reporting on COGS and Spend, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial outputs. Operating in a fast-paced, multinational environment, you will combine strong analytics, systems expertise (SAP, Anaplan, PowerBI) and stakeholder engagement to influence strategic decisions and deliver measurable value through savings and continuous process improvement. Your key responsibilities * Analyze and monitor procurement financial performance (COGS & Spend PPV, savings, working capital impact) * Deliver accurate, timely monthly/quarterly reporting with variance, trends and actionable insights for senior management * Partner with Procurement, Finance and BU Operations to validate savings and drive financial governance and consensus * Maintain and enhance Anaplan (spend uploads, FX updates, taxonomy, MOH) * Manage supplier rebate processes end-to-end (accruals, validation, monitoring through payment) * Support budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc decision analysis, while driving process improvements (cycle time, error reduction) We offer * Diverse career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty, with strong support to explore your passions and grow professionally * Meaningful global impact, contributing to products that reach millions of consumers daily, with sustainability at the core of everything * Innovation-driven environment, combining cutting-edge science, biotech breakthroughs, and creative thinking to shape the future * Continuous growth opportunities within an industry leader, supported by a collaborative culture where teams celebrate shared success * Inclusive and empowering workplace, where every voice matters, diversity is respected, and employees are valued equally * Flexible and global work culture, offering accountability, close business collaboration, and rich intercultural experiences to learn and thrive You bring * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Business Economics * 5+ years of experience in finance, cost management or analytics, ideally in a multinational manufacturing environment * Strong financial acumen: analytical modelling, variance/driver analysis, forecasting and budgeting * Advanced technical skills: Excel (pivot tables, modelling), SAP, Anaplan; PowerPoint; BI/Power BI advantageous * Self-starter with strong problem-solving, accountability, integrity, and excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Curious by nature, asking questions and continuously seeking to learn and grow 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. 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.