Job Description

Do you enjoy turning operational data into strategic financial insights that boost productivity, reduce costs and improve profitability across a global business?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste Business Unit: We create unforgettable experiences through Flavors and taste solutions that delight consumers worldwide.

The role is based in Hyderabad (India) (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and impact driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Track, update, and monitor productivity projects and operational KPIs, consolidating and analyzing financial data.
• Benchmark and develop cost analysis, providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce P&L costs.
• Drive key projects to reduce costs and improve profitability (RSA, working capital) across the Flavors Division.
• Define processes and procedures to support continuous improvement goals.
• Report operating results and profitability to senior leadership for monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budget processes.
• Contribute to projects aimed at automating, standardizing, and improving finance activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Cost Control, FP&A, Controlling, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Spanish fluency strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems; experience with SAP, Oracle, Power BI is a plus.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Strategic and analytical thinking with ability to simplify complex problems.
• Excellent communication and networking skills to operate in global, cross-functional environments.
• Self-starter with proactive mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance) to implement productivity improvements.

Why Choose Us?

• Work in a global organization that values innovation and sustainability.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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