Job title – Manager Group Consolidation
Location – Maastricht, Netherlands
Job model – Hybrid (3 days a week on site)
As dsm-firmenich, we’re innovators in health, nutrition, and beauty, working at the intersection of what’s essential, desirable, and sustainable. We’re proud to count close to 30,000 committed, enthusiastic, and talented people as our colleagues. And we use our complementary strengths to bring progress to life.
So, if you’re looking for work with purpose as well as a career with prospects, you’ve come to the right place.
As a Manager Group Consolidation, you participate in the financial consolidation by collecting, judging of and reporting on the financial figures of dsm-firmenich. As well as being a focal point between reporting units, Business Units/Regional Finance Centers and the shared service center on one hand, and the internal and external stakeholders on the other hand.
Your key responsibilities
- Manage and contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of financial results for a global organization with over €13 billion in turnover and 350+ legal entities
- Prepare complex financial reports, including the cash-flow statement, and deliver ad hoc reports for senior management and other stakeholders
- Assess and document complex accounting topics, including business combinations and divestments, and prepare related journal entries
- Review consolidation reports prepared by team members, providing coaching and feedback to ensure quality and consistency
- Develop technical accounting documentation and lead internal trainings for consolidation and local finance teams
- Coordinate the preparation of annual reports for sub-consolidations (legacy DSM and/or Firmenich), including planning, disclosures, and audit management
- Act as a key contributor in strategic projects such as auditor onboarding, harmonization of accounting practices, M&A reporting, and goodwill impairment testing
- Promote a best-in-class reporting environment by simplifying systems, standardizing processes, and supporting global finance teams
We bring
- Sustainability Commitment: Join a company where sustainability is embedded in strategy and operations
- Empowered Flexibility: A work environment that promotes ownership and work-life balance
- Inspiring Innovation: A legacy of scientific breakthroughs and a future full of collaborative opportunities
- Well-Being Priority: A culture that prioritizes physical and mental well-being
- Reward: Based on your experience we will offer you a base salary of € 95,000 to € 110,000 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits, such as 25 holiday days, a bonus, the option to buy more holiday days with a 6% my choice budget and much more
You bring
- A Master’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting, with CPA or equivalent certification
- 10+ years of experience in auditing and/or financial group accounting, including Big Four experience
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting topics
- Affinity with systems and automation (preferably SAP GR); Excel proficiency is essential
- A detail-oriented, ambitious team player with adaptability in a post-merger environment
- Strong analytical skills and a critical mindset to ensure reporting quality
- Fluency in written and verbal English
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.
Our application process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Ruslana Lohina-Kazimierczak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (ruslana.lohina@dsm-firmenich.com).
DEI 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.