Senior Manager Global Finance, Biomedical

Senior Manager Global Finance, Biomedical

Based in: Geleen (Maastricht), Netherlands

The salary range for this position is EUR 95 000 to EUR 115.000 gross/year. Benefits and incentive opportunities, where applicable, may vary depending on the work location and the role.

The role

Every second of every day, a patient receives an implantable medical device featuring one of our biomaterials. Our Biomedical business helps customers develop innovative healthcare solutions that improve lives around the world.

As Senior Manager Global Finance for Biomedical, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial performance of a growing global business.

You will lead:

full financial performance for the product lines Coatings and Polyethylene in partnership with product line business heads, driving profitable growth and margin expansion, strengthened decision-making through forward-looking planning, performance management, and financial leadership.

integrated financial performance for Operations, connecting operational and financial performance across manufacturing sites and Supply Chain, driving the delivery of business targets as well as the capital investment governance.

You will work closely with Operations and Business Leadership teams across Europe, North America, and Asia, you will transform financial insights into actions that drive growth, profitability, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

We seek a financial business partner who provides forward-looking analysis, challenges assumptions, and is a trusted partner at the table when decisions are made. A business partner that demonstrates strong leadership potential, as well as the ambition and ability to grow into broader responsibilities and make an increasing impact on the business.

Your key responsibilities

Lead sales and margin performance analysis for the product lines, providing clear insights into business performance and value drivers.

Deliver financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business cases that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Partner with commercial, business and operations leaders to identify opportunities related to pricing, portfolio optimization, productivity, cost excellence, inventory and working capital management as well as profitable growth

Lead the financial planning cycle, including Budget, Forecast, RAF, Strategic Plan, and Monthly Performance Reviews.

Drive capital investment governance, business case evaluation, and value realization tracking for strategic investments.

Mobilize cross-functional teams to identify and implement value creation opportunities across the business.

We offer

The opportunity to contribute to healthcare solutions that positively impact millions of lives worldwide.

The opportunity to influence strategic decisions that shape growth, profitability, and value creation across a global portfolio.

A highly visible role with global exposure across Business Leadership team, Operations and Finance.

Exposure to business challenges, portfolio decisions, and performance transformation initiatives.

The chance to influence strategic investment decisions and operational performance in a growing business.

A science-led company where innovation, sustainability, and purpose drive everything we do.

Continuous learning and development opportunities that support your growth and future leadership ambitions.

A collaborative culture where your ideas, expertise, and contributions are valued and encouraged.

You bring

A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

Significant experience in Finance, FP&A, Controlling, Operations Finance, or a related field.

Experience within manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or industrial environments.

Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence and challenge global and senior stakeholders.

Experience in capital investment analysis, business case development, and operations performance management.

Curiosity, accountability, digital fluency, as well as the ambition and talent to grow into broader leadership and increasing impact over time.

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.

Interested in this position? Please apply online.

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.