Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Within our Taste business, the Global Operations Finance team partners with Supply Chain, Operations and Commercial teams across the Flavors division to drive productivity, optimize costs and support strategic decision-making.
The role is based in Asturias (Spain) or Hyderabad (India) (hybrid role). Be part of a curious, collaborative, impact-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
As an FP&A Operations Financial Analyst, you will prepare economic, financial and statistical analysis to support the development of business strategies and tactics. You will apply advanced financial and analytical techniques, manage your workload independently and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Prepare detailed financial, economic, and statistical analyses to support operational performance and strategic decision‑making.
- Track and consolidate productivity initiatives, ensuring accurate financial benefit measurement and reporting.
- Analyze operational KPIs and cost drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the Flavors division.
- Conduct cost benchmarking and variance analysis, recommending actions to improve P&L performance.
- Support monthly and quarterly results reporting, including profitability analysis, commentary, and insights for senior leadership.
- Lead financial modeling for productivity, RSA reduction, and working‑capital improvement projects.
- Support quarterly forecasting and annual budget cycles with robust assumptions, scenario modelling, and variance explanations.
- Develop and enhance standard financial processes, reporting tools, and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements across Operations Finance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent).
- +5 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Controlling, Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations, ideally in a multinational environment.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large data sets and translate them into clear insights and recommendations.
- Solid understanding of P&L dynamics, cost drivers and working capital, with experience analyzing operational KPIs.
- Proven project management skills and ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional initiatives.
- High proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (financial modeling, data analysis, dashboards); experience with ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate outputs.
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo and propose improvements.
- Fluency in data analytic and visualization tools as PowerAutomate, PowerBI, python... and a strong interest in automation, standardization and digitalization of finance processes.
- Fluency in English
- Prior experience in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) applied in Operations.
- Excellent communication and networking skills, enabling effective collaboration with global, cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders.
- Be part of a global market leader in Taste, working at the intersection of operations, strategy and finance.
- Play a visible, high-impact role in driving productivity, cost optimization and profitability across our Taste division.
- Work in a truly international environment, partnering with diverse teams across regions and functions.
- Grow your career with broad learning opportunities in FP&A, Operations Finance, project management and continuous improvement.
- Join a company that champions sustainability, innovation and inclusion, where your ideas are encouraged and valued.
- Enjoy a flexible, modern work environment with competitive rewards and benefits aligned to your experience and impact.
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
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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.
