Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
As Chief of staff - Fine Fragrance, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of one of our most iconic pilar.
This role is based in our Creative Center in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
Together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Support the strategy and development of the Fine Fragrance category through robust business and operational analysis to guide decision‑making.
Serve as the key point of contact for strategic initiatives within the Global Fine Fragrance Team.
Collaborate directly with the Global and Regional Heads of Fine Fragrance (Commercial and Development) to help translate the company’s strategic vision into actionable insights.
Formulate data‑driven recommendations for day‑to‑day business decisions and long-term planning.
Provide guidance, identify opportunities, and support the development of corrective actions to meet both financial and non-financial targets.
Drive business intelligence metrics, KPI tracking, strategic account planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
3+ years of relevant experience, ideally within a Consulting Firm or in a strategic/business analysis role.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex datasets into clear business insights.
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, comfortable interacting with senior leaders in a global environment.
How You Would Stand Out
Experience in the fragrance, beauty, luxury or consumer goods industry.
Strong command of data visualization tools, financial modeling, or BI platforms.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, international environment.
Why Choose Us?
Hybrid work model (including home office opportunities).
Strong learning ecosystem: training, mentoring, and development programs.
A global, inclusive culture where diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is celebrated—allowing each colleague to bring their authentic self to work.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience ideally within a Consulting Firm or strategic/business analysis role
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex datasets into clear business insights
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
