**Title: Finance Lead Specialist - Contract (12 months)** **Location: Hyderabad** **Work Mode: Hybrid** Join our dynamic Global Finance Shared Services team as a **GES Finance Lead Specialist – ATR** , where you'll lead end-to-end financial accounting and reporting activities. This role offers the opportunity to work on global month-end and quarter-end closings, business analysis, internal controls, and audits in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Be a key partner in ensuring financial compliance and accuracy across our enterprise. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities** + Drive timely and accurate month- and quarter-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with the Financial Closing Cockpit (FCC) timelines. + Perform detailed Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure clearance of open items and intercompany mismatches. + Manage Actuals, FOOP, CAPEX/OPEX reporting, and support financial consolidation activities. + Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including SAP data entry and variance analysis. + Ensure robust internal control compliance and actively support internal/external audits. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Regional Finance Controllers, Sub-ledger, Tax, and Asset Accounting teams. **We bring** + A global, inclusive workplace where your ideas and contributions matter. + Continuous learning and development opportunities in financial systems and leadership. + Exposure to multi-country operations and global accounting practices. + A collaborative team culture with experienced finance professionals. + Competitive salary and benefits aligned to industry standards. + Access to cutting-edge tools including SAP, Crystal Reports, and enterprise financial platforms. **You bring** + A Commerce degree or equivalent qualification, with 4–7 years of relevant finance experience. + Strong knowledge of SAP, financial closing processes, and accounting standards. + Proven expertise in financial reporting, reconciliation, and intercompany accounting. + Experience supporting internal and external audits and managing compliance documentation. + Analytical mindset with the ability to work across FOOP, CAPEX/OPEX, and consolidation. + Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed environment. The application process: Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our internal career portal. For further information about the position, **please contact Nisha Tiwari (Nisha.Tiwari@dsm-firmenich.com)** . **Equal Opportunities Commitment** dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate - there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. **About dsm-firmenich** As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.