Job Description

Job Summary

Are you ready to turn data into impactful business decisions and shape financial performance across EMEA?

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

Our Food Ingredients business, the largest segment within IFF with over $3B in sales, brings together science, creativity, and deep customer collaboration to deliver solutions the world craves. Within this dynamic environment, our Ingredients Business Finance team plays a pivotal role in enabling data-driven decision-making, enhancing business performance, and supporting long-term strategy execution.

You will be part of the Ingredients Business Finance team, where we help our organization to take better, timely and data-driven decisions – through insightful reporting, in-depth analysis, business acumen and process improvement - making our BU´s and company more successful.

The role is based in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, analytical, and high-impact team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

As a Finance Planning and Analysis Analyst, you will support the EMEA Ingredients Regional Finance Leader and the rest of the EMEA Ingredients Regional teams in areas such as but not limited to financial planning, commercial analysis, pricing design and execution, budgeting, capital investment projects, forecasting, working capital analysis and optimization, etc. in a way that contribute to the improvement of business performance, execution of business strategy and company´s results overall.

You will need to develop a thorough understanding of our financial reporting systems and of each BU specific characteristics. You will be responsible for coordinating data inputs and first level analysis. You will gain an ability to have a holistic view, whilst understanding the most appropriate level of detail needed for the different types of financial analysis.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Coordinate weekly and monthly reporting of sales, gross profit, and RSA costs for the EMEA region
• Support forecasting processes and contribute to improving forecast accuracy
• Analyze financial data to identify key performance drivers and actionable insights
• Assist in preparing monthly EMEA regional business reviews
• Drive the annual budgeting and strategic planning processes across the region
• Support pricing strategy design and execution to optimize commercial performance
• Promote cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across business units
• Develop financial and capital investment models to support decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to deliver impactful financial insights

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably in an international environment
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business (MBA is a plus)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, drivers, and financial impacts
• Advanced technical skills in Excel, Power BI, Power Query, or similar tools
• Proven experience in financial modeling to support business decisions
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Results-driven, customer-focused, and collaborative team player with high ethical standards

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience supporting commercial finance or pricing strategies
• Exposure to capital investment analysis and ROI evaluation
• Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with detailed financial analysis

Why Choose Us?

• Work in a global, innovation-driven company shaping solutions for people and planet
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your uniqueness is valued
• Gain exposure to regional leadership and strategic decision-making
• Develop your career within a strong finance function and global organization
• Flexible hybrid working model supporting work-life balance

IFF offers an attractive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage for you, with optional coverage for your family.
• Pension plan to support your long-term financial security.
• Life and accident/disability insurance.
• Benefits Club with exclusive discounts and savings on everyday purchases and vacation packages through a wide network of providers.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential access to a wide range of wellbeing, financial, and personal support services for you and members of your household.
• Remote work options.
• Flexible working hours.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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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