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Chief Financial Officer- Flavors Group
Who are we? Customer-focused experts. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Creative collaborators. Headquartered in the United States, Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading manufacturer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Our finance teams help to prepare our future by delivering data with an eye for detail and a hunger to take financial ownership for the businesses they serve.
Who are you? A meticulous thinker and team player with a passion for numbers. Working in our Finance teams will bring you new opportunities to deliver your best and grow your skills.
Who is Sensient Finance? We are a department in which opportunity meets results in a dynamic reporting structure. We believe in empowering our team members to make meaningful contributions from day one. We are innovative, diligent, and proactive thinkers who help shape the financial health of the organization. In our teams, your ideas are not only heard but also swiftly implemented, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work. We support and foster professional growth to shape your career.
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We are looking for new Finance team members who are:
- Driven to win
- Technical proficiency
- Accountable
- Strong communicators
- Analytical skills
- Attentive and responsive
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The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.
- Entrepreneurial
- Customer focused
- Develop self and others
- Collaborative
- Results driven
- Know your job
Since starting at Sensient, the opportunities for growth have felt endless. From day one, my career development has been supported by a team that is passionate in helping each other succeed. I love being able to get exposure to the business in different ways and see how the functions tie together.
Chief Financial Officer- Flavors Group
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
As our new Group Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the overall financial leadership of the Corporation’s Flavors & Extracts Group. This Group includes7 business units spread across multiple countries, with approximately 50 direct and indirect personnel reporting to this position. As such, you are the right-hand leader to the Group President.
You will be located in our Hoffman Estates, IL office, just outside of Chicago, where financial success thrives, and your career will take the next upturn.
What you’ll do:
- Oversee financial functions and performance of the Group, delivering insights to the executive team.
- Lead and coach diverse functional teams, setting clear expectations and driving accountability to achieve results.
- Working closely with the Supply Chain Directors, you will optimize our inventory positions and ensure efficient use of our working capital.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP by establishing and maintaining accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation to safeguard division assets.
- Analyze large amounts of complex data to develop strategic plans that solve business challenges, improve performance, and drive clear communication.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA certification required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven finance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and accounting functions.
- Demonstrated success leading finance teams in multi-site, multinational or global organizations.
- Strong influential leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive results across diverse teams.
- Advanced decision-making skills, and experience leading with an entrepreneurial yet collaborative approach.
What you’ll get:
- An opportunity to make a direct and visible impact in a large, dynamic, and complex business, influencing both daily operations and long-term strategy.
- The chance to work for a U.S.-based multinational with a global presence, gaining exposure to diverse markets and cultures.
- A seat at Sensient’s global senior leadership table, contributing insights and driving company-wide initiatives.
- A competitive salary and benefits package that reflects the significance of the role and values top talent.
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000. This position also offers a bonus opportunity. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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