Taste Finance analyst

Job title:

Taste Finance analyst

Company:

International Flavors & Fragrances

Job description

Job Summary International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in the creation of scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients, and solutions for products that the world craves. With over 130 years of innovation, IFF combines the beauty of art and the precision of science to deliver unparalleled products in the food, beverage, scent, home and personal care, and health sectors. Our mission is to apply science and creativity for a better world, continually pushing past traditional boundaries to imagine new possibilities and expand our customers’ opportunities. The Company leverages its competitive advantages of brand understanding and consumer insight combined with its focus on R&D and innovation, to provide customers with differentiated product offerings.We are seeking for a Productivity Financial Analyst to give support to the Operational Finance Taste Business in the context of our recently created Transformation Office.This role involves coordination and development of Productivity projects collaborating with multiple departments, including supply chain, sourcing, operations, commercial, and finance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, financial background and strong interest in production and productivity initiatives.In your role as Productivity Financial analyst, you will be part of the Operations Finance team, supporting the Global Productivity Manager as well as many other stakeholders to analyze, report and drive key projects within our Taste Division, to support margin expansion and continuous process optimization, allowing the business to reinvest for growth.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:General responsibilities:

• Follow up and coordinate Transformational projects to reduce costs and improve business profitability (RSA, Working capital) across the Taste Division.
• Tracks, updates, and monitors projects and operational KPIs, consolidating and analyzing financial data related to productivity and operations.
• Benchmark and develop cost analysis, providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce P&L costs.
• Develop risk analysis, help in set up priorities for the lean portfolio within the Business Unit.
• Define processes and procedures to support site goals for continuous improvement.

Project Management:

• Develop and maintain a project structure and reports for each Transformation project.
• Follow up and participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing productivity and efficiency
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
• Report project progress and results to stakeholders

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with functional departments and business units to analyze, identify, and implement productivity improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and support to teams on productivity tools and techniques

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master´s degree is beneficial.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in as financial analyst, supply chain management, controlling, manufacturing operations or a related field
• Fluent in English and Spanish is a must.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Basic knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP software

YOUR SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Out of the box thinking
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop long-term plans.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions
• Consistent pursue for Continuous improvement
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

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 to learn more

Expected salary

Location

Asturias

Job date

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:41:04 GMT

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