Operations Controller Dalry, United Kingdom Finance

We have an Operations Controller vacancy within the Business Support Team based at the Dalry Site in the UK reporting to the Director HNC Finance Business Support. The Dalry site is one of the biggest manufacturing sites in Nutrition producing essential Vitamin C and Vitamin B5 products. It serves customers in all four of our Business Groups and will become the production site for the Company’s new Bovaer product later this year, following significant capital investment.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Dalry site.

• Acts as a challenging business partner for the Dalry Management Team, by developing insight into key business drivers and KPIs.
• Ensuring the realization of the agreed business and financial plans of Dalry by steering, monitoring and controlling the accounting and financial processes of the business and by contributing to Projects and Business with their financial perspective and by sharing relevant business information to colleagues in the Dalry management team.
• Ensuring effective and efficient financial accounting and reporting.
• Incorporation of our new production line into SAP and set up of reporting processes.
• Managing completion of the month end closing activities to support achievement of corporate reporting deadlines in conjunction with colleagues in the Regional Finance Centre and Financial Shared Services.
• Responsible for (and analysis on) product costing, variance analysis manufacturing performance, inventories and first line analysis and insights on actuals, forecasts and budget.
• Management of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process.
• Management of the UK payroll and VAT processes.
• Supporting other tax processes and compliance activities.
• Management of the Dalry site SAP system.
• Drives continuous improvement across the site.

• A workplace with a strong focus on the work environment and a positive atmosphere.
• A motivating and professional work setting within a highly skilled and successful team.
• A position offering the opportunity to develop your skills and quickly expand your area of responsibility, based on demonstrated performance.
• Many opportunities for learning and development, both in technical and personal areas.
• A full-time position with a salary aligned with your qualifications.

• The successful candidate will ideally have a degree in accounting and be a member of a recognized Accounting Institution.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance position.
• Candidates will have knowledge of tax, business legislation and accountancy.
• Other essential behaviors are high levels of self-motivation, good communication skills, being a team player and attention to detail.

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. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

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.

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