Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

About the role

IFF's Ingredients Business Finance team is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist to join its team in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain (hybrid role). The role supports the EMEA Ingredients Regional Finance Leader and the regional teams in financial planning, commercial analysis, pricing, budgeting, capital investment, forecasting and working capital analysis. It sits within the Food Ingredients business unit, which is expected to be sold to CVC Capital Partners by the first half of 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly and monthly reporting of sales, gross profit and RSA costs for the EMEA region
• Support forecasting processes and improve 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, and promote cost optimization and efficiency initiatives
• Develop financial and capital investment models to support decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to deliver financial insights

Required profile

• 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 written and spoken English
• Proven experience in financial modeling
• Experience supporting commercial finance or pricing strategies, and exposure to capital investment analysis and ROI evaluation are advantages

Required skills

• Advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Query or similar tools
• Understanding of financial reporting systems and BU-specific characteristics
• Strong analytical, organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management

What we offer

• Medical coverage for you, with optional family coverage
• Pension plan, life and accident/disability insurance
• Benefits Club with discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Remote work options and flexible working hours