Commercial Country Controller

Job title – Commercial Country Controller

Location – Tokyo, Japan

Your Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Control (include premix operation)

• Assist in commercial strategy implementation
• Drive sales & margin outlook and realization
• Track & trace compared to ASR/RAF/PY on Price/CM/GM/Volume
• Provide input for the performance dialogues with business management and business controlling, which includes external orientation
• Analysis on price consistency, rebates, bad debts, DSO and collections
• Order release after credit risk assessment
• Monitor and interpret the consolidated CAPEX and OPEX budgeting & forecasting and provide explanation to management
• Timely, complete, and correct managing and executing of the product costing processes
• Product costing/ raw material / cycle design & output consumption analysis
• Support in business cases, DICI transformation etc.
• Inventory and working capital management
• Functional Cost Reporting according to Crystal definitions to BGs and Service Units, Global Process Owners and DSM Group Control & Accounting

Financial Control

Commercial control and Operation control support

• All month end closing and reporting activities (variances, data entry in SAP, accounts, cost centers, allocation keys, consolidation & reporting)
• Provides reports (include agreed KPIs) for sales and margin, purchase price variances, stock revaluation/results, efficiencies, OPEX, working capital and CAPEX
• Optimizes the global product costing process by automation / robotizing / transfer to FSS etc.
• Supports budgeting & forecasting of sales and operations, incl. manufacturing and M&S costs
• Ensures that: inventory (volumes) in SAP are reconciled / checked with inventory counts and inventory values are up to date (provisions)
• Prepares consolidated CAPEX and project reporting
• Ensures sales data are complete and correct at month end (incl. reconciliation with reporting)

Financial control, closing and reporting

• Ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness of month end closing and reporting activities
• Point of contact for Finance in the country
• Support budgeting and forecasting process include set up of allocation and distribution cycles and input of budget into SAP
• Linking pin to sites and units for asset registration and related questions
• Responsible for solving issues escalated by FSS/PSS/Others regarding reconciliation GL and all sub ledgers (incl. clearing issues)
• Validate/Analyze financial results Legal Entity / Reporting Unit (Company Code)
• Work with FSS, PSS and RFC to ensure services are delivered up to standard
• Give guidance to local financial control employees
• Support Transfer pricing officer

Local Compliance

• Safe guarding the legal compliance in regard to contracts with Customers and suppliers
• Ensure adequate internal control in the finance function according to COA requirement and standard
• Acting as local contact for Finance. In some entities, acting as local contact for HR/IT/Legal in the absent of HR/IT/Legal personnel in the entities

Statutory and Tax reporting

• Point of contact to external auditor, company secretary and local authorities
• Timely, accurate and complete filing of Statutory and tax to local authorities
• Support reconciliation with DAR reporting incl. IAS12 requirements
• Co-ordinate and align with DSM Group Tax on tax filing and audit

We Offer:

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/Financial Controlling, and/or CMA, CPA, MBA
• At least 10 years of experience within several finance positions
• In-depth understanding of Finance and Accounting processes
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of ERP systems
• Having the right capabilities to lead a team

About dsm-firmenich

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.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

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

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.