Site Controller

We are looking for an analytical and business-oriented Site Controller to partner with our production sites in Herzogenburg, Tulln (Austria) and Dobroszyce (Poland)—key manufacturing locations supporting globally recognized products and representing a significant share of our production footprint.

In this role, you will act as a trusted finance business partner to plant leadership, driving performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring operational excellence through robust financial analysis and business insights.

This position is part of the Solutions business (Solco) within Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). This is one of the two standalone entities to be created from ANH, as part of the divestment to CVC Capital.

Salary range for AT: 60.000 - 64.000€ base/year/gross
Salary range for PL: 150.000 - 190.000 PLN base/year/gross

Your key responsibilities

• Act as the key finance business partner for plant management and support strategic decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial performance management.
• Drive product costing, cost analysis, and manufacturing efficiency improvements
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve cash flow, inventory, and CAPEX performance
• Support business transformation, operational improvement, and investment projects
• Ensure strong financial governance through effective processes, controls, and cross-functional collaboration
• Involvement in regional and global activities / projects

We Offer

• Work in a highly visible role supporting strategically important production sites.
• Collaborate with international teams and gain exposure to global projects.
• Contribute directly to operational and financial performance improvements.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and continuous development
• A dynamic organization that values continuous improvement, learning, and innovation
• Attractive benefits such as optional Klimaticket for whole Austria (after 6 months of employment), supported canteen, accident insurance for work and private incidents, etc.

You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Audit, or a similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights
• Experience in manufacturing finance, operations controlling, or cost accounting is an advantage
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent English, communicative in German would be benefical, with communication and stakeholder management skills

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Vanessa Kolm, Vanessa.kolm@dsm-firmenich.com

About Solution Company

SolCo is built as a customer-focused, innovation-driven solutions company, dedicated entirely to animal nutrition.

It brings together products, services, data and expertise into one integrated offering - helping customers improve performance, manage complexity, and make more sustainable choices.

What sets SolCo apart is its strong regional presence and close connection to customers. With teams embedded in local markets, SolCo works side by side with customers to understand their needs and respond with practical, science-based solutions that make a real difference on farm and across production systems.

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.