Senior Controller

Duties and Responsibilities

• Calculate and monitor standard and actual costs for flavor products, ensuring accuracy in SAP and related systems.
• Analyze variances (materials, labor, overhead) and provide feedback to Operations, Pricing and R&D.
• Ensure accurate BOMs and routings in collaboration with R&D and Production, supporting new product introductions and recipe changes.
• Perform in-depth margin analysis by product, customer, and business segment, leveraging global reporting tools.
• Support Commercial teams with pricing, scenario modeling, and customer profitability analysis.
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement through cost optimization, waste reduction, and process improvements.
• Serve as a Controlling partner for Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain, providing financial insights for process improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions at local and regional levels.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes using digital tools and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required, CMA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in controlling, cost accounting, or financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S4/Hana (FI/CO, MM, PP modules), Excel, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Industry experience in flavor, fragrance, food ingredients, or specialty chemicals is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Experience working in an international environment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for business partners.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, especially with R&D, Production, and Commercial teams.
• Commitment to MANE’s values: innovation, excellence, and sustainability.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to influence cross-functional and remote teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on systems and automation.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in SAP S4/Hana (FI/CO, MM, PP modules).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan.
• Additional benefits such as paid holidays, annual year-end shutdown, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs, and many more.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.